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Bench Alternating Step Ups
The Bench Alternating Step Ups is a bench and bodyweight exercise that targets the quads, with the glutes and hamstrings assisting. Follow the 7 steps below.
- Target muscles
- Quads
- Also works
- Glutes, Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Bench, Bodyweight
- Body part
- Upper legs
Step by step
- Stand upright facing a bench with feet hip-width apart.
- Step one foot onto the bench and push through the heel to lift your body up.
- Bring the other foot onto the bench to stand fully upright.
- Step back down with the same leg leading, then alternate legs for the next repetition.
- Keep torso upright and core engaged throughout.
- Maintain controlled movement and steady breathing.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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