How to Do Bodyweight Step Up On Step Box

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

Primary muscle

Quads

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Bodyweight Step Up On Step Box

  1. 01Place the entire right foot onto the step box, ensuring the heel is firmly planted and not hanging off the edge.
  2. 02Drive through the right mid-foot to lift the body upward until the right leg is fully straight.
  3. 03Bring the left foot to meet the right on top of the box while exhaling.
  4. 04Step back down with the left foot first, controlling the descent to prevent the right knee from collapsing inward.
  5. 05Complete all repetitions on one leg before switching to the other side.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Bodyweight Step Up On Step 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

Ensure the trailing foot does not push off the floor, forcing the lead quad and glute to manage the entire load.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Bodyweight Step Up On Step Box questions

What muscles does Bodyweight Step Up On Step Box work?

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

How do you do Bodyweight Step Up On Step Box correctly?

Place the entire right foot onto the step box, ensuring the heel is firmly planted and not hanging off the edge. Drive through the right mid-foot to lift the body upward until the right leg is fully straight. Bring the left foot to meet the right on top of the box while exhaling. Step back down with the left foot first, controlling the descent to prevent the right knee from collapsing inward. Complete all repetitions on one leg before switching to the other side.

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

Ensure the trailing foot does not push off the floor, forcing the lead quad and glute to manage the entire load.

Is Bodyweight Step Up On Step Box suitable for beginners?

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

Do you need equipment for Bodyweight Step Up On Step Box?

No. Bodyweight Step Up On Step Box is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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