Steps up a weak point for me because of quad and knee tendon strength in certain ranges of motion, but unlike normal step ups this is almost entirely a glute and hamstring exercise. Kind of like a pistol on a platform, the step is allowing for more tension in the targeted area without the added complexity of balancing or positioning the opposite leg.
How to do
1)Get on top of a step/bench next to a power rack (or otherwise stationary object you can hold on to). Grab on to the structure with the hand opposite of the leg worked.
2)Hinge forward with a single leg. Let the other leg drop straight down. Continue until you cannot hinge through the stretch any more.
3)come back up and repeat. Switch legs. Go nuts.
Why this rules
Its a back safe machine like way to burn out your legs after something more dynamic or strength oriented has tapped out. I love that shit. By itself, this would be an easy hinge. Paired with other movements it is a golden way to build muscle.
S tier movement (note under the conditions listed above).
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