Step-up with Knee Raise

What it is

This movement combines stepping onto an elevated surface with a strong knee drive. It primarily targets your glutes, effectively engaging your hamstrings and quadriceps. You will develop lower body strength and improve your balance. It is an excellent functional exercise.

Technique tips

• Choose a stable, appropriate height for your step-up surface.
• Drive through the heel of your elevated foot to stand up fully.
• Keep your chest up and core tight to maintain good posture.
• Explode upwards, driving your non-working knee powerfully high.
• Control your step down, reversing the motion smoothly.
• Avoid pushing off the floor with your bottom foot.

How to track your progress

Log reps, and add the extra load if you wear a belt or a vest. Straddly counts your bodyweight in the estimated max, so added weight and extra reps both show up as progress, and new records are flagged during the session.