SquatcompoundUnilateralBodyweight
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
Stand in front of a box or bench.
- 2
Step up with one foot, driving through the heel to stand on top.
- 3
Stand fully upright on the box.
- 4
Step down under control.
- 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.
RELATED EXERCISES
300WOD STANDARDS
Foundation✓
Hoplite
Elite
Spartan
EQUIPMENT
BodyweightDumbbell
MUSCLES
Primary
QuadricepsGlutes
Secondary
HamstringsCalves