Want to know how to do Barbell Step-up exercise? Read on further for detailed workout instructions, notes, video and pro tips for learning proper form and train better for it.

Barbell step up is an exercise which is performed by standing on a bench.

Primary muscle: Calves, Glutes & Hamstrings, Quadriceps are the primary muscles that are benefited by performing Barbell step up exercise.
Secondary muscle: Forearms are worked upon as secondary muscles by performing Barbell step up exercise.

The Barbell step up exercise require Barbell / EZ-Bar to be performed.

7 steps and you shall be able to perform Barbell step up exercise.

1. Place the barbell at a height equivalent to your shoulder’s height.
2. Place an exercise step bench in front of you.
3. Rest the barbell above your shoulders. Make sure it is not resting on your neck.
4. Stand straight and put the barbell on your shoulders, holding them with your hands and move towards the step bench.
5. Put one step on the step bench and push the other leg against the floor and place it too on the bench.
6. Now put down your last leg on the ground, not the one you started the exercise with.
7. Complete all the reps for one leg and then move to repeat all the steps for the other leg.

Yes!You may perform the barbell step up exercise by alternating between both the legs.

Yes! If you face balance problems, you can perform barbell step up exercise either through the body weight or dumbbells until you are confident enough and gain strength to perform this exercise using a barbell.

The difficulty level for performing Barbell step up exercise ranges from Moderate to Hard.

Both men and women can perform Barbell step up exercise.

5 other exercises can work over the same primary muscles:

1. High Box Jump
2. Plié / Sumo Dumbbell Squat / Deadlift
3. Hip Raise / Butt Lift / Bridge
4. Burpees
5. Thigh Adductor / Inner Thigh Machine

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