Step-up
Difficulty: ⭐⭐ Intermediatepush
👆 Tutorial by Cornerstone PhysiotherapyWatch on YouTube
Home Setup
Clear a safe space with good footing
Open floor space
💡 Pro tip: Focus on quality over quantity when starting out
Gym Setup
Bodyweight only
Safety: Start with lighter loads and progress gradually
💪 Muscles Worked
ChestTricepsAnterior Deltoids
⭐ Why This Exercise?
Step-up is an effective exercise for building strength and improving movement quality.
Form Checklist
✓Maintain proper posture throughout the movement
✓Control the eccentric (lowering) phase
✓Breathe consistently - exhale on exertion
✓Keep core engaged for stability
Common Mistakes
- •Rushing through repetitions without control
- •Letting form break down as fatigue sets in
- •Not warming up adequately before starting
📈 When to Progress
When you can perform 3 sets of 10-12 repetitions with perfect form