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Barbell lateral step-up

Intermediate

Barbell lateral step-up is a compound barbell exercise for the quads, also working the glutes, abductors, and adductors.

Trained one side at a time.

What it works

Primary muscle

Quads

Also works

GlutesAbductorsAdductors

Equipment
Barbell
Movement
Legs
Type
Compound · Push
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
2 min

How to do it

  1. 1Unrack a barbell onto your upper back as for a back squat and stand side-on to a sturdy box or bench.
  2. 2Place the near foot flat on the box and brace your stomach with your chest up.
  3. 3Drive through the foot on the box to step up, keeping the bar level and the trailing foot passive.
  4. 4Stand tall at the top with the hip and knee of the working leg fully straight.
  5. 5Lower the outside foot to the floor slowly by bending the working leg, repeat on that side, then switch.

What to do instead

  • Barbell step-upBarbell
  • Dumbbell lateral step-upDumbbell
  • Barbell lateral lungeBarbell

Easier variations

  • Dumbbell lateral step-upDumbbell
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