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Barbell Step Up Knee Drive

Main muscle
Quadriceps
Muscle group
Legs
Equipment
Barbell

How to do it

  1. 1Hold a barbell across your upper back facing a sturdy box or bench.
  2. 2Place one foot fully flat on top of the box.
  3. 3Drive through that foot to step up, extending the trail leg's knee forward.
  4. 4Balance briefly at the top with the knee driven up.
  5. 5Step back down under control and repeat.

Coaching cues

  • Full foot on the box
  • Drive through the heel
  • Control the descent
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