Lateral Step-up
The lateral step-up develops quadriceps strength and single-leg control using your body weight.
Muscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Stand sideways next to the step and place your nearer foot fully on it; brace your core and keep your hips square.
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Push up through the foot on the step and lift your body onto it without pushing off with your back leg; keep your knee aligned with your toes.
- 03
Extend your hip and knee in a controlled manner at the top, and squeeze your quadriceps briefly.
- 04
Lower yourself slowly and with control back to the starting position beside the step, keeping your weight on the foot that is still on the step.
- 05
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and switch sides.
How to get started at the gym
§ 03 · SisuLiftLateral Step-up is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.
- ·A ready training program based on your goal
- ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
- ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips
§ 04 · TipsKeep your gaze forward and avoid letting your knee cave inward during the ascent and descent. Choose a step height that allows you to move through the full range of motion without tilting your hips.
The lateral step-up develops quadriceps strength and single-leg control using your body weight.
More exercises: Quadriceps
§ 05 · Same muscles
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