Quadriceps · Intermediate

Power Step Up

Explosive box step-up finishing with a controlled opposite-knee drive while the working foot stays planted.

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Power Step Up demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

QuadricepsGlutesCalvesCore

Equipment

Box

Sets × reps

3 × 6 / side

Rest

1 min 30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

01Place the full working foot on a stable box and hold a tall athletic posture.
02Load the elevated leg while keeping the trailing foot light.
03Drive explosively through the box foot and extend the hip and knee.
04Drive the opposite knee forward to hip height and stabilize at the top.
05Step down under control, complete the set, and switch legs.

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