Bodyweight Poliquin Step
Improve balance & strength with Bodyweight Poliquin Steps! This exercise targets legs & core. Try it now!
The Bodyweight Poliquin Step mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Bodyweight Poliquin Step Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Hamstrings; Hip Flexor (iliopsoas)
Bodyweight Poliquin Step Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Bodyweight Poliquin Step
Bodyweight Poliquin Step
Positioning:
Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Keep your arms relaxed at your sides or place your hands on your hips.
Engage your core by gently tightening your abdomen.
Movement:
Step forward with your right foot, placing it flat on the ground.
As you step forward, bend both knees slightly so your body lowers a few inches.
Your left foot should lift off the ground, allowing your left knee to come toward your chest.
Hold this position for a moment, feeling the stretch in your right thigh and hip flexor.
Return your left foot to the starting position, then step back with your right foot to stand upright again.
Repeat the movement by stepping forward with your left foot, following the same bending and lifting motion.
Continue alternating legs for 10-15 repetitions on each side.
Tips:
Maintain a straight back throughout the movement.
Avoid leaning forward; keep your chest lifted.
If you feel comfortable, you can increase the speed of the steps for a more dynamic workout.
Bodyweight Poliquin Step FAQs
What muscles does the Bodyweight Poliquin Step work?
The Bodyweight Poliquin Step mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and core. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Bodyweight Poliquin Step?
None. The Bodyweight Poliquin Step is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Bodyweight Poliquin Step go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Bodyweight Poliquin Step variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Box Bodyweight Patrick Step, Box Bodyweight Peterson Step, Box Bodyweight Poliquin Step and Bodyweight Step-Up Knee Raise Stepbox.
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