High-Box Step-Up
The High-Box Step-Up is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads, with help from the glutes & hips and hamstrings. You'll need: box.
Required Equipment
High-Box Step-Up Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris)
Secondary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Hamstrings
How to do the High-Box Step-Up
Stand facing a sturdy, elevated box or platform with your feet hip-width apart.
Place your right foot firmly on top of the box while keeping your chest tall and core braced.
Drive through your right heel to lift your body up onto the box, bringing your left foot up to meet the right or hovering.
Lower your body back down in a controlled manner, returning your left foot gently to the floor.
Complete all repetitions on one leg before switching to the other side.
High-Box Step-Up FAQs
What muscles does the High-Box Step-Up work?
The High-Box Step-Up mainly works the quads, with help from the glutes & hips and hamstrings. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris.
What equipment do you need for the High-Box Step-Up?
Box.
Is the High-Box Step-Up a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the High-Box Step-Up go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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