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Visual demonstration of the Barbell Step Up Balance on Box exercise

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Intermediate

Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement type
Other
Primary muscles
Glutes Quadriceps
Secondary muscles
Biceps Calves
Equipment
Barbell
Exercise guide

Barbell Step Up Balance on Box

4 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Barbell Step Up Balance on Box is a exercise targeting Quadriceps (Quadriceps Femoris), Glutes (Gluteus Maximus) using Barbell.

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How to perform it

  1. Stand facing a box with a barbell resting on your upper back and your feet hip-width apart.
  2. Step up onto the box with one foot, driving through the heel and extending your leg to lift your body up.
  3. As you rise, bring the opposite knee up until your thigh is parallel to the ground, balancing momentarily at the top.
  4. Lower the raised leg back down with control, then step off the box to return to the starting position.
Barbell Step Up Balance on Box

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