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Step-up to balance

A compound exercise for the glutes and quads, with help from the abs, calves. Equipment: plyo box or step.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: One foot on a box, arms by your sides.
  2. Stand up on the box and lift the other knee, holding for two seconds
  3. Lower slowly to the floor

Muscles worked

Step-up to balance: 3D figure mid-rep with the glutes and quads highlighted

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