Step Up (Band)

Lower body compound exercise using a resistance band and elevated surface to strengthen the legs.

Instructions

1. Stand in front of a step, bench, or box, with a resistance band looped around both legs just above the knees.
2. Maintain tension in the band by keeping a slight outward pressure with your knees.
3. Place your foot on the step and drive through your working leg to step up.
4. Push off with your back leg to assist the upward movement against the band resistance.
5. Stand fully upright at the top of the step, maintaining balance.
6. Step down with control, keeping tension on the band throughout the descent.
7. Complete all prescribed repetitions on one leg before switching.

Tips

• Keep your chest up and maintain upright posture throughout the movement
• Focus on pushing through your working leg rather than relying on momentum
• Maintain constant band tension by resisting the inward pull throughout the exercise
• Control the descent to maximize time under tension and prevent injury
• Use a step height that allows for a 90-degree knee bend at the bottom position