A beginner strength exercise done using just your bodyweight that mainly works the glutes, with help from the hamstrings and quadriceps. Stand facing a box or bench of an appropriate height with your feet together. This will be your starting position. Begin the movement by stepping up, putting your left foot on the top of the bench.
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Primary
Glutes
Secondary
Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Equipment
Bodyweight
Level
beginner
Step-up with Knee Raise demonstration
Step-up with Knee Raise, starting positionStep-up with Knee Raise, finishing position
How to Perform
1Stand facing a box or bench of an appropriate height with your feet together. This will be your starting position.
2Begin the movement by stepping up, putting your left foot on the top of the bench. Extend through the hip and knee of your front leg to stand up on the box. As you stand on the box with your left leg, flex your right knee and hip, bringing your knee as high as you can.
3Reverse this motion to step down off the box, and then repeat the sequence on the opposite leg.
Video Tutorial
Tips & Common Mistakes
•Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
•Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
•Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
•This is a great exercise for beginners - focus on form over reps
•As a compound movement, this exercise works multiple muscle groups efficiently
