Band Step Up

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Single-sidedTargets: Glutes, Quads

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Do step-ups using a band

How to Band Step Up

Starting Position

Stand with the band wrapped around your ankles and your feet shoulder-width apart.

Proper Form

1. Wrap the band around your ankle and place one foot on the box.

2. Step up by lifting your body over the box.

3. Repeat with the opposite leg.

Breathing Technique

Inhale while stepping up and exhale while coming down.

Precautions

Slightly bend your knees.

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About

How to Band Step Up

Starting Position

Proper Form

Breathing Technique

Precautions

From the Community

Band Step Up Related Reading

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RPE vs RIR: the number that tells you exactly how hard to push — backed by 4 RCTs

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