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Barbell Side Step Up

Start by standing with your feet about hip-width apart, with a barbell on your shoulders. Your feet should be slightly pointed outward, and your shoulders should be down and relaxed. Place a step or box beside you, and step up onto it with one foot. Your other foot should remain on the ground. Push off your grounded foot, raising your body up onto the step. Step back down with the same foot, returning to the starting position.

Category

strength

Difficulty

intermediate

Equipment

barbell

Primary muscle

glutes

Muscles

Muscles worked

glutesquads
Equipment

Setup

barbell
Common questions

Good to know.

What muscles does the Barbell Side Step Up work?

The Barbell Side Step Up works glutes and quads.

What equipment do you need for the Barbell Side Step Up?

You need barbell.

Is the Barbell Side Step Up good for beginners?

It sits at intermediate. Get comfortable with the basics first.

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

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