barbell step-up

How to perform it

Stand in front of a bench or step with a barbell resting on your upper back. Place one foot on the bench or step, ensuring your entire foot is in contact with the surface. Push through your heel and step up onto the bench or step, fully extending your hip and knee. Pause briefly at the top, then lower yourself back down to the starting position. Repeat with the opposite leg. Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.

1. 1Stand in front of a bench or step with a barbell resting on your upper back.
2. 2Place one foot on the bench or step, ensuring your entire foot is in contact with the surface.
3. 3Push through your heel and step up onto the bench or step, fully extending your hip and knee.
4. 4Pause briefly at the top, then lower yourself back down to the starting position.
5. 5Repeat with the opposite leg.
6. 6Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.