Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Bodyweight Lateral Step Up.
The bodyweight lateral step up is a unilateral lower-body exercise in which you step sideways onto a raised platform, driving through the working leg to lift your body up. It develops quad and glute strength while improving lateral stability and hip control.
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The Bodyweight Lateral Step Up is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.