barbell step-up

A upper legs exercise targeting the glutes, performed with barbell.

barbell step-up demonstration
barbell step-up — demonstration

Body part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Barbell

Target muscles

Glutes

Secondary muscles

Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves

How to do barbell step-up

  1. Stand in front of a bench or step with a barbell resting on your upper back.

  2. Place one foot on the bench or step, ensuring your entire foot is in contact with the surface.

  3. Push through your heel and step up onto the bench or step, fully extending your hip and knee.

  4. Pause briefly at the top, then lower yourself back down to the starting position.

  5. Repeat with the opposite leg.

  6. Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Glutes

Secondary

QuadricepsHamstringsCalves

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