Step-ups are a staple exercise for the lower body. Start off with your body weight and a low step, and work your way through the following progressions: STEP HEIGHT1. Low2. Medium3. High DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT1. Reverse2. Side3. Forward LOADING IMPLEMENT1. Dumbbell2. Barbell (Back)3. Barbell (Front) If balance is an issue, use some support initially and…
There’s no doubt that lower body training with compound lifts requires hard work. While progressive resistance is important, sometimes you can “go further” with a lighter weight. Technically speaking, work equals force times distance, so to increase your training volume, you don’t always need heavier weights. Try increasing the range of motion instead. Sure, you’ll…