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Quadriceps

Barbell Step Ups

Barbell Step Ups (Start)Barbell Step Ups (End)

A step-up onto a bench or box with a barbell on your back to train the legs one at a time.

Primary musclesQuadriceps
Secondary musclesCalvesGlutesHamstrings

Energy burned

≈ 41 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 7.1 kcal/min

Estimate range 31–51 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked29 %
Effort during a set13.1 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

  1. 1Place a bench or box in front of you and set a barbell across your upper back.
  2. 2Stand tall and look ahead.

How to perform

  1. 1Step one foot fully onto the bench.
  2. 2Drive through that heel and bring your body up to standing.
  3. 3Step back down with control, leading with the other leg.
  4. 4Complete reps on one side, then switch.

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