Squats, lunges and legs
Step-up
Muscles worked: Quads · glutes · balance
How to do it
- Set up. Face a low, stable step and place one whole foot on it. Choose a height that lets you stay balanced.
- Move. Press through the foot on the step and bring your body up without jumping or pushing hard from the trailing leg.
- Finish. Step down under control and repeat or alternate legs as prescribed. Keep the step clear and stable.
Common mistakes
- Pushing off the bottom foot so the top leg does little work.
- Using a step that’s too high to start with.
- Dropping down quickly. Step down under control.
Where it appears in the member plans
12-Week Home Plan: Bodyweight, 12-Week Home Plan: Dumbbells or Band, Run/Walk Starter Week, Cycling Fitness, Cardio & HIIT, Walking & Hiking.
Log it, and beat it next time
In the member area every exercise has these cues next to your workout log, with last time’s numbers and a suggested target. £9.99 a month on a 12-month plan, or £79 a year, all taxes included.
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