Kettlebell Step-Up

Step-up with a kettlebell in each hand.

• Compound
• kettlebell
• Beginner

How to do it

• A bell in each hand at your sides or racked; step up without leaning the torso
• Step up by pushing through the heel of the leg on the box
• Do not push off the bottom leg, and lower under control

Sets, reps and tempo

Ranges: 8–12 reps · 1–3 RIR

Tempo: Lower for 2–3 s under control, drive up with intent without bouncing out of the bottom

Common mistakes

• Pushing off with your bottom leg
• Letting the bells hit the box

Muscles worked

Primary

• Quads
• Glutes

Secondary

• Core / abs

Alternatives

• Dumbbell Step-Up
• Step-Up
• Bulgarian Split Squat