QuadricepsBeginner
Step-Up with Knee Raise
A bodyweight step-up that finishes by driving the free knee up to hip height. Adds balance and hip-flexor drive to the step-up, useful for runners and athletes.
Primary muscles
- Glutes (Gluteus Maximus)
- Quadriceps
Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings
- Hip Flexors
- Gluteus Medius
- Calves (Gastrocnemius)
- Sets
- 3
- Reps
- 8–12 per leg
- Rest
- 45–60s
How to perform
This information is general fitness guidance, not medical advice. Stop if you feel pain and consult a qualified professional.