Barbell Step-Up
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The Barbell Step-Up is a functional exercise that targets the muscles in the legs and glutes. It improves balance, coordination, and strength, making it beneficial for daily activities and athletic performance.
How to do it
- Stand facing a bench with a barbell across your upper back.
- Place one foot firmly on the bench, keeping your torso upright.
- Drive through your front heel to lift your body onto the bench.
- Step down carefully with the same leg.
- Repeat on the other side.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Gastrocnemius Hamstrings
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