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Glutes

Step-up with Knee Raise

Step-up with Knee Raise (Start)Step-up with Knee Raise (End)

A step-up combined with a knee drive that works the glutes and legs while challenging your balance.

Primary musclesGlutes
Secondary musclesHamstringsQuadriceps

Energy burned

≈ 34 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 5.9 kcal/min

Estimate range 25–42 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked23 %
Effort during a set10.9 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Body-weight exercise: your whole body is the load, so heavier people burn more.

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

Setup

  1. 1Stand facing a sturdy box or bench that is knee height or lower.
  2. 2Place one foot fully on the box and hold your arms at your sides or hips.

How to perform

  1. 1Press through your lead heel to step up, extending your hip and knee.
  2. 2Drive your free knee up toward hip height at the top.
  3. 3Hold your balance for a moment.
  4. 4Lower the free foot to the floor with control and repeat.
  5. 5Complete your repetitions, then switch legs.

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