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