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Step Ups
Step ups onto a box. Single leg strength and hip drive with almost no technique barrier.
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Why it matters for golf
Step ups load one leg through a big range using the simplest movement in the gym. They build the single leg strength and hip extension that let a golfer drive off the trail side and post on the lead side, and they scale with box height alone.
Coaching cues
- Whole foot on the box.
- Drive through that heel, no push off the floor leg.
- Stand all the way up.
- Control the step down.
Common faults
- Bouncing off the bottom leg.
- Leaning the chest forward to haul the body up.