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§ L · Exercises · QuadricepsUpdated 6/2026

Step-up on Box

A good single-leg exercise for the quadriceps and developing movement control using body weight.

Muscle group
Quadriceps
Equipment
Bodyweight
Exercise type
Compound
Technique
Basic technique
One side at a time

Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles
Primary muscle
Quadriceps
Supporting muscles
GlutesHamstrings

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps
  1. 01

    Stand in front of the box and place your entire foot on it so that your knee tracks over your toes.

  2. 02

    Brace your core and keep your hips facing forward.

  3. 03

    Drive through the foot on the box and step up without pushing off with your back leg.

  4. 04

    Lower yourself back down under control using the same leg and keep your knee properly aligned.

  5. 05

    Switch legs and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

How to get started at the gym

§ 03 · SisuLift

Step-up on Box 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 · Tips

Keep your weight centered over your foot and drive through your heel to avoid leaning too far forward. Avoid using your back leg to generate momentum, and keep the movement controlled throughout the entire range of motion.

A good single-leg exercise for the quadriceps and developing movement control using body weight.

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