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STEP-UP

Step onto a box or bench. Unilateral lower body movement. Accessible and effective.

MOVEMENT GUIDE

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HOW TO PERFORM

  1. 1

    Stand in front of a box or bench.

  2. 2

    Step up with one foot, driving through the heel to stand on top.

  3. 3

    Stand fully upright on the box.

  4. 4

    Step down under control.

  5. 5

    Alternate legs or complete all reps on one side.

THE STANDARD

Full hip extension at the top. Controlled step down. No pushing off the trailing leg.

COACHING CUES

Drive through the heel of the working legMaintain stable foot position on the boxKeep torso upright throughoutControl the descent — step down with control

COMMON MISTAKES

  • Pushing off the trailing leg.

  • Not reaching full extension at the top.

SCALING / SUBSTITUTIONS

  • Lower box height.

  • Bodyweight only.

300WOD APPLICATION

Step-ups are a Foundation and Hoplite unilateral lower body movement.

300WOD STANDARDS

Foundation✓
Hoplite
Elite
Spartan

EQUIPMENT

BodyweightDumbbell

MUSCLES

Primary

QuadricepsGlutes

Secondary

HamstringsCalves
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