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Band step-up

A compound exercise for the quads and glutes, with help from the hamstrings. Equipment: resistance bands and plyo box or step.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: One foot on a box with the band under it, ends held at your shoulders.
  2. Stand up on the box without pushing off the back foot
  3. Lower slowly to the floor

Muscles worked

Band step-up: 3D figure mid-rep with the quads and glutes highlighted

Equipment

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