Step-up with Knee Raise

Step-up with Knee Raise — Start position
Start position
Step-up with Knee Raise — End position
End position
Region
Hip & Glute
Equipment
Body Only
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
compound
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • glutes
  • hamstrings
  • quadriceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Stand facing a box or bench of an appropriate height with your feet together. This will be your starting position.

  2. Begin 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.

  3. Reverse this motion to step down off the box, and then repeat the sequence on the opposite leg.

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