Bodyweight Glute Dominant Step Up
Description
The bodyweight glute dominant step up tweaks the standard step up by leaning the torso forward to bias the glutes. The forward lean keeps the hamstrings and glutes loaded throughout the rep.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Bodyweight Glute Dominant Step Up Instructions
- Stand facing a sturdy box or bench at about knee height.
- Place one foot flat on top of the box.
- Lean the torso forward at the hips with a flat back.
- Brace the core and shift your weight onto the front foot.
- Drive through the heel of the front foot to step up onto the box.
- Maintain the forward torso lean throughout the step up.
- Step back down with control, keeping the lean.
- Complete all reps on one side then switch legs.
Bodyweight Glute Dominant Step Up Form & Visual
Bodyweight Glute Dominant Step Up Benefits
- Hits the glutes harder than a standard step up.
- Builds single leg strength and balance.
- Forward lean reduces quad dominance.
- No equipment beyond a box or bench.
- Trains the hamstrings through hip extension.
- Excellent at home glute builder.
Bodyweight Glute Dominant Step Up Muscles Worked
- Gluteus maximus
- Hamstrings
- Quadriceps
- Erector spinae
Bodyweight Glute Dominant Step Up Variations & Alternatives
- Step Up
- Lateral Step Up
- Reverse Lunge
- Bulgarian Split Squat
