Jefit IncJefit Logo
Exercises
Elite
Barbell Step-Up

Barbell Step-Up

Target Muscle Groups
upper_legs muscle group imageMain

Upper Legs

lower_legs muscle group image

Lower Legs

glutes muscle group image

Glutes

Equipment
barbell equipment exampleMain

Barbell

Difficulty

intermediate

Exercise Type

strength

Log Type

weight and reps

Instructions

The barbell step up exercise helps build coordination as well as muscle and leg strength. Steps : 1.) Start by placing a bench, box or step in front of you and grabbing a barbell with a wide grip and placing it across your shoulders. 2.) With your left leg, step up onto the bench and follow through with your right leg. 3.) Step back down with your left leg and then your right leg. 4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired. Tips : 1.) Use a weight that is manageable and that allows you to get used to the motion of this exercise.

Explore by Muscle

abs group image

Abs

back group image

Back

biceps group image

Biceps

cardio group image

Cardio

chest group image

Chest

forearms group image

Forearms

glutes group image

Glutes

shoulders group image

Shoulders

triceps group image

Triceps

upper_legs group image

Upper Legs

lower_legs group image

Lower Legs

Explore by Equipment

body group image

Body Weight

bands group image

Bands

barbell group image

Barbell

bench group image

Bench

dumbbell group image

Dumbbell

exercise_ball group image

Exercise Ball

ez_curl_bar group image

EZ Curl Bar

foam_roll group image

Foam Roll

kettlebell group image

Kettlebell

machine_cardio group image

Cardio Machine

machine_strength group image

Strength Machine

pullup_bar group image

Pullup Bar

weight_plate group image

Weight Plate

Footer

Jefit IncJefit Inc
FacebookInstagramXReddit

Product

  • Elite Membership
  • Coach
  • Sign Up
  • Login

Resources

  • Workout Plans
  • Exercise Database
  • Community

Legal

  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • IP / DMCA Notices
  • Press & Media

Support

  • Contact Us
  • Blog

© 2025 Jefit Inc. All rights reserved.

Apple App store download buttonGoogle play store download button

Alternative Upper Legs Exercises

Hamstring Stretchbanner

Hamstring Stretch

Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretchbanner

Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch

Barbell Overhead Squatbanner

Barbell Overhead Squat

Kettlebell One-Arm Overhead Squatbanner

Kettlebell One-Arm Overhead Squat

Dumbbell Bench Squat banner

Dumbbell Bench Squat

Machine Leg Press (Wide Stance)banner

Machine Leg Press (Wide Stance)

Machine Single-Leg Press banner

Machine Single-Leg Press

Bodyweight Wall Squatbanner

Bodyweight Wall Squat

Staggered Stance Box Jumpbanner

Staggered Stance Box Jump

Kettlebell One-Arm Swingbanner

Kettlebell One-Arm Swing

Hack Squat (Reverse Position)banner

Hack Squat (Reverse Position)

Quadricep Stretchbanner

Quadricep Stretch

Star Jumpbanner

Star Jump

Plyo Box Step-Upsbanner

Plyo Box Step-Ups

Spiderman Lunge banner

Spiderman Lunge

Split Squatbanner

Split Squat

Machine Leg Curl (Prone)banner

Machine Leg Curl (Prone)

Barbell Bulgarian Split Squatbanner

Barbell Bulgarian Split Squat

Weighted Box Jumpbanner

Weighted Box Jump

Depth Jumpsbanner

Depth Jumps

Trap Bar Jump Squatbanner

Trap Bar Jump Squat

Box Jumpsbanner

Box Jumps

Forward Lunge with Rotationbanner

Forward Lunge with Rotation

Box Single-Leg Push-Offbanner

Box Single-Leg Push-Off

Hack Squatbanner

Hack Squat

Alternative Upper Legs Exercises

Toe Touch Stretchbanner

Toe Touch Stretch

Half Locustbanner

Half Locust

Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretchbanner

Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch

Kettlebell Hang Cleanbanner

Kettlebell Hang Clean

Reverse Lunge with Rotationbanner

Reverse Lunge with Rotation

Forward Step-Upbanner

Forward Step-Up

Machine Hip Abductionbanner

Machine Hip Abduction

Machine Leg Extensionbanner

Machine Leg Extension

Dumbbell Iron Crossbanner

Dumbbell Iron Cross

Kettlebell One-Arm Swingbanner

Kettlebell One-Arm Swing

Kettlebell Front Squatbanner

Kettlebell Front Squat

Hack Squatbanner

Hack Squat

Bodyweight Rear Lungebanner

Bodyweight Rear Lunge

Rocket Jumpbanner

Rocket Jump

Hamstring Stretchbanner

Hamstring Stretch

Sissy Squatbanner

Sissy Squat

Dumbbell Plie Squatbanner

Dumbbell Plie Squat

Barbell Deep Squatbanner

Barbell Deep Squat

Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretchbanner

Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch

Machine Single-Leg Curl banner

Machine Single-Leg Curl

Bodyweight Squatbanner

Bodyweight Squat

Barbell Squatbanner

Barbell Squat

Machine Leg Press (Wide Stance)banner

Machine Leg Press (Wide Stance)

Single-Leg Box Jumpbanner

Single-Leg Box Jump

Smith Machine Squatbanner

Smith Machine Squat