How to Do Barbell Bench Lateral Step Up

Barbell Bench Lateral Step Up is a glutes exercise using barbell and bench, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Glutes

Equipment

Barbell, Bench

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Bench Lateral Step Up

  1. 01Place a barbell across the upper traps and stand sideways next to a flat weight bench.
  2. 02Plant the inner foot firmly on the center of the bench with the toes pointing forward.
  3. 03Drive through the heel of the elevated foot to stand fully upright on top of the bench.
  4. 04Lower the trailing leg slowly back to the floor, maintaining horizontal hip alignment.
  5. 05Reset the foot position and exhale during the upward drive.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Bench Lateral Step Up

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Glutes Extends the hip, your main power generator.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

If the trailing foot bounces off the floor, shift all weight onto the lead heel to isolate the gluteus maximus.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Bench Lateral Step Up questions

What muscles does Barbell Bench Lateral Step Up work?

Barbell Bench Lateral Step Up is catalogued as a glutes exercise in A90 Training Club, with the glutes as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Bench Lateral Step Up correctly?

Place a barbell across the upper traps and stand sideways next to a flat weight bench. Plant the inner foot firmly on the center of the bench with the toes pointing forward. Drive through the heel of the elevated foot to stand fully upright on top of the bench. Lower the trailing leg slowly back to the floor, maintaining horizontal hip alignment. Reset the foot position and exhale during the upward drive.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Bench Lateral Step Up?

If the trailing foot bounces off the floor, shift all weight onto the lead heel to isolate the gluteus maximus.

Is Barbell Bench Lateral Step Up suitable for beginners?

Barbell Bench Lateral Step Up is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Bench Lateral Step Up?

Barbell Bench Lateral Step Up uses barbell and bench.

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