Stepback with Hands Raise
Expert Advice
Keep your core engaged and move with control to maintain balance and coordination throughout the exercise.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand with your feet together and arms at your sides.
- Step back with one foot into a reverse lunge while simultaneously raising both arms in front of you to shoulder height.
- Step forward to return to the starting position while lowering your arms.
- Alternate legs with each repetition.
- Continue for the desired number of repetitions or duration.
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Muscles Worked
Stepback with Hands Raise primarily targets the Quads, Hamstrings, Calves, Glutes, Shoulders, with Cardio mechanics using Body Weight. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Quads25%
Hamstrings25%
Calves15%
Glutes25%
Shoulders10%
Equipment
Body Weight
Exercise Type
Cardio
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 20s
Intermediate3 x 30s
Advanced4 x 45s
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Stepback with Hands Raise work?
Stepback with Hands Raise primarily targets the Quads, Hamstrings, Calves, Glutes, Shoulders. It is classified as a Cardio exercise performed with Body Weight.
How many sets and reps should I do for Stepback with Hands Raise?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 20s. Intermediate lifters can do 3 sets of 30s. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 45s. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Stepback with Hands Raise suitable for beginners?
Stepback with Hands Raise is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
