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Step-up (Stair or Step)

  • 🧴 Household items
  • At home / At the gym
  • Beginner

Stepping up onto the first stair or a sturdy low step with one leg. It strengthens each leg on its own.

⏳ Trainer review pending — follow carefully and ask a trainer if you are unsure.

🖼️ Step-by-step pictures coming soon

How to do it

  1. Stand facing the first stair (or a sturdy step 6–8 inches high). Hold the railing if you need to.
  2. Place one whole foot on the step — heel included.
  3. Press through the heel of the top foot to step up, without pushing off with the bottom foot.
  4. Step down slowly with the same leg. Finish all reps on one side, then switch.

Breathing: Breathe out as you step up, breathe in as you step down.

How much to start with: 2–3 sets × 8–12 reps (each leg)

❌ Common mistakes

  • Bouncing up off the bottom foot.
  • Letting the top knee cave inwards.
  • Putting only your toes on the step.

⚠️ Safety

  • Make sure the step is dry and solid. Keep a railing or wall nearby for balance. Don't use a tall stool or a plastic chair.

Muscles worked

Main: Quads

Also works: Glutes, Calves

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