Box Step-Up
Strengthen legs & glutes with Box Step-Ups! A simple, effective exercise you can modify for any fitness level.
The Box Step-Up mainly works the glutes & hips and quads, with help from the hamstrings and lower back. You'll need: box.
Required Equipment
Box Step-Up Muscles Worked
Primary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Quads (quadriceps femoris)
Secondary
Hamstrings; Spinal Erectors (erector spinae)
Box Step-Up Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Box Step-Up
Stand tall facing a sturdy exercise box with your hands placed on your hips for balance.
Place your right foot flat on top of the box, ensuring your whole foot is supported.
Press through your right heel to lift your body up onto the box, bringing your left knee up toward your chest.
Pause briefly at the top while maintaining your balance and core engagement.
Slowly lower your left foot back down to the floor in a controlled motion, then repeat for your desired reps.
Box Step-Up FAQs
What muscles does the Box Step-Up work?
The Box Step-Up mainly works the glutes & hips and quads, with help from the hamstrings and lower back. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus and quadriceps femoris.
What equipment do you need for the Box Step-Up?
Box.
What workout day should the Box Step-Up go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Box Step-Up variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Box 90-To-90 Shin Step Through, Band Step-Up, Barbell Step-Up and Box Bodyweight Patrick Step.
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