Exercises

Bodyweight Step-Ups with Knee Drive

Also known as High-Knee Step-Ups and Step-Ups with Knee Raise

What It Is

Builds the leg strength and one-leg balance you use on stairs. Each climb finishes with a lifted knee for power and coordination.

How to Do It

Place one foot flat on a sturdy step, box or bench. Push through that foot to stand tall on top, driving your other knee up to hip height. Lower the raised foot back to the floor, keeping the other foot on the step. Do all reps on one side, then switch.

Tips

Let the top leg do the work instead of pushing off the floor. Pause for a beat with your knee up.

Skill Level

Intermediate. Free-weight lifts, single-leg balance under load, or near-bodyweight strength moves. Form matters.

Type

Strength. Builds muscle and strength with controlled, resisted movement.

Engagement

Unilateral (Non-Alternating). Do every rep on one side, then switch.

Primary Muscles

Equipment

Any one of these

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