Step-up

Cable Step-up Exercise

Target Muscle: Quadriceps (Thighs)

Workout Mechanics: Compound | Workout Force: Push Exercise | Utility: Basic or Auxiliary

Stablizer Muscle: Rectus Abdominis, Obliques

Synergists: Gluteus Maximus, Adductor Magnus, Soleus, Gastrocnemius (Second Leg)

Step-up Instructions

Step-up Technique

Stand behind elevated platform and low and close pulley cables to sides. Grasp stirrups at each side of platform. Stand upright with arms straight down at sides.

Step-up Form

Place foot of first leg on elevated platform. Stand on elevated platform by extending the hip and knee of the first leg and place the foot of second leg on bench. Step down with second leg by flexing the hip and knee of first leg. Return to original standing position by placing foot of first leg to lower position. Repeat first step with opposite leg alternating first steps between legs.

Keep torso upright during exercise. Lead knee should point same direction as foot throughout movement. Stepping a distance from the bench emphasizes the Gluteus Maximus; stepping close to the bench emphasizes Quadriceps.

Related Cable Exercises
1. Lunge
2. Lunge, Two Arms
3. Lunge, One Arm
4. Rear Lunge
5. Rear Lunge, Step-down
6. Single Leg Split Squat
7. Single Leg Split Squat, One Arm
8. Single Leg Split Squat, Single Leg Squat
9. Squat
10. Squat, 3/4 with dip belt
11. Standing Leg Extension