Barbell Step-Up (Foot on Bench Start)

Support the barbell across the upper back with both hands and place the whole working foot on a stable bench, leaving the other foot on the floor.

Brace the trunk and press through the supported foot to extend the working hip and knee.

Use a stable bench and place the whole working foot on it.

Keep the working knee aligned with the foot and the pelvis controlled.

Pushing off strongly with the trailing leg instead of using the leg on the bench.

Allowing the working knee to collapse inward or the pelvis to rotate.

Using an unstable bench, placing only part of the foot on it, or dropping during the descent.