Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Smith Machine Lateral Step Up.
The Smith machine lateral step up is a unilateral lower-body exercise where the barbell of a Smith machine is placed across the upper back and the lifter steps sideways up onto an elevated platform. It targets the quadriceps and glutes while also challenging the hip abductors and lateral stability.
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The Smith Machine 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.