How to Do Barbell Step Up Balance On Box

Barbell Step Up Balance On Box is a quads exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Quads

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Step Up Balance On Box

  1. 01Position a barbell across the upper traps and place one foot firmly on a sturdy box.
  2. 02Drive through the lead heel to stand upright on the box.
  3. 03Drive the trailing knee up toward the chest until the thigh is parallel to the floor to find a balance point.
  4. 04Lower the trailing foot back to the ground with a four second count.
  5. 05Maintain a proud chest and horizontal eye line throughout the entire movement.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Step Up Balance On Box

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Quads Extends the knee, driving squats, lunges and jumps.

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

Fix your gaze on a single point at eye level to maintain equilibrium while the lead knee reaches hip height.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Step Up Balance On Box questions

What muscles does Barbell Step Up Balance On Box work?

Barbell Step Up Balance On Box is catalogued as a quads exercise in A90 Training Club, with the quads as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Step Up Balance On Box correctly?

Position a barbell across the upper traps and place one foot firmly on a sturdy box. Drive through the lead heel to stand upright on the box. Drive the trailing knee up toward the chest until the thigh is parallel to the floor to find a balance point. Lower the trailing foot back to the ground with a four second count. Maintain a proud chest and horizontal eye line throughout the entire movement.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Step Up Balance On Box?

Fix your gaze on a single point at eye level to maintain equilibrium while the lead knee reaches hip height.

Is Barbell Step Up Balance On Box suitable for beginners?

Barbell Step Up Balance On Box is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Step Up Balance On Box?

Barbell Step Up Balance On Box uses barbell.

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