Lever Step
Tone your legs and glutes with the Lever Step! Improve your lower body strength and balance with this effective exercise.
The Lever Step mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and core. You'll need: leg press machine.
Required Equipment
Lever Step Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Hamstrings; Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
Lever Step Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Lever Step
Start by positioning yourself on the lever step machine with feet shoulder-width apart.
Engage your core and keep your back straight.
Begin the movement by pushing down on the lever step with one foot, simulating a step motion. The opposite leg will raise as the step is depressed.
Slowly let the step rise back to starting position, controlling the movement with the pressure of your foot.
Perform the required number of repetitions on one leg before switching to the other leg.
Keep the movement smooth and controlled, focusing on engaging the muscles of the legs throughout the exercise.
Remember to breathe regularly—inhale as the lever rises, exhale as you push the lever down.
Ensure that the movement is controlled and that you maintain proper form to minimize the risk of injury and maximize the effectiveness of the exercise.
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Lever Step FAQs
What muscles does the Lever Step work?
The Lever 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 Lever Step?
Leg press machine.
What workout day should the Lever Step go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Lever Step variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Lever Leg Raise Abduction, Lever Air Walk, Alternating Lever Leg Press and Lever Elevated Squat.
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