Step Ups

Step ups are a simple yet highly effective lower-body exercise that mimics everyday movements like climbing stairs. Performed by stepping onto an elevated surface and driving through the heel to lift your body up, this movement targets the glutes, quads, hamstrings, and calves. Step ups improve unilateral leg strength, balance, and coordination, making them perfect for functional training, rehab, or building muscle symmetry. They can be performed with bodyweight or added resistance for increased intensity.