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Barbell Front Rack Step Up

Stand in front of a step or bench with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell at your shoulders with an overhand grip. Step up onto the bench with your right foot, pushing off your foot to raise your body up onto the bench. Bring your left foot up onto the bench and stand up straight, keeping the barbell at your shoulders. Step back down with your left foot, followed by your right foot, to return to the starting position.

Category

strength

Difficulty

advanced

Equipment

barbell

Primary muscle

glutes

Muscles

Muscles worked

glutesquads
Equipment

Setup

barbell
Common questions

Good to know.

What muscles does the Barbell Front Rack Step Up work?

The Barbell Front Rack Step Up works glutes and quads.

What equipment do you need for the Barbell Front Rack Step Up?

You need barbell.

Is the Barbell Front Rack Step Up good for beginners?

It is an advanced move. Build up to it rather than starting here.

How do I add the Barbell Front Rack Step Up to a workout?

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