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Exercise: Cross Over Step Up

person doing Cross Over Step Up

Primary Muscles:

  • Quadriceps
  • Gluteals

Secondary Muscles:

  • Obliques

Body Area:

  • Legs
  • Glutes

Movement Type:

  • Core (Rotary Stability)

Equipment:

Training Category:

  • Body Weight

Proper Steps: 

Begin facing parallel to a box set below knee-height
Brace your core by drawing in your belly button with the rib-cage tucked downward
Pull yourself up onto the box with the leg furthest from the box (outside leg)
** To avoid tripping on the box, its best to stand behind the box so that there are no obstacles in the way of the trail (inside) leg -- not illustrated
Aim to maintain good posture throughout the entire rep