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band step-up

band step-up exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: glutes. Equipment: band.

band step-up exercise demonstration
Target muscle
glutes
Muscle group
quadriceps
Body part
upper legs
Equipment
band

Secondary muscles

quadriceps, hamstrings, calves

How to perform

  1. Place a band around your thighs, just above your knees.
  2. Stand facing a step or platform with your feet hip-width apart.
  3. Step up onto the platform with your right foot, pushing through your heel.
  4. Extend your left leg behind you, keeping it straight.
  5. Lower your left foot back down to the ground.
  6. Repeat with your left foot stepping up onto the platform.
  7. Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.