Quads exercise
Barbell Step Up
Step up onto a box with the bar on your back.
- Primary muscleQuads
- Also worksGlutes
- EquipmentBarbell and other
- TypeCompound
- MovementLunge
- LevelIntermediate
- Quads
- Glutes
- Barbell and other
How to do the Barbell Step Up
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- With the bar on your traps, stand facing a box and place one whole foot on it.
- Push through the top heel until that leg is straight, without pushing off with the bottom leg.
- Lower with control using the same leg.
- Finish your reps, then switch legs.
Muscles worked
Alternatives to the Barbell Step Up
They work the quads with other equipment, including options for training at home.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Barbell Step Up work?
The Barbell Step Up works mainly the quads. It also works the glutes.