How to do the Box Step-up, step by step
- Stand in front of the box.
- Place one whole foot on the box.
- Drive up through the top leg without pushing off the bottom one.
- Fully extend your hips and knees at the top.
- Step down under control and switch legs as prescribed.
Common mistakes and how to fix them
- Pushing off the bottom legthe work comes from the leg on the box.
- Knee caves inkeep your knee over your toes.
- Not standing tall at the topfully open your hips.
How to scale the Box Step-up
If you can't do the movement cleanly yet or the workout is too heavy, use one of these variations:
- Lower box
- Hold on to something
- No added weight
Also known as
Box step up · Step up · Step-up
Benchmarks with Box Step-up
- Chad1000 Box Step-ups 51 cm with a 20 kg backpack
These descriptions are general guidance and don't replace a coach. Have someone at your box show you new movements, and stop if anything hurts.