Which Step Up Variation is BEST? (DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME!)

In this video I cover the three main variations of the step up - the Patrick, the Poliquin, and the Petersen. After watching this you'll understand the differences between each and which one is right for you.

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[reddrabbit]

Belongs in the “compare and contrast” hall of fame. Excellent.

[dmkn]

0:51 Patrick
1:50 Poliquin. SAME PROGRESSION - FLAT GROUND, 2", 4", 6" HEIGHTS. THEN ADD WEIGHT UP TO 100% BODYWEIGHT FOR 10x/SIDE
3:00 Peterson
4:22 Recap

[alexcooldad]

this is by far the best and most detailed explanation of not only the poloquin step but it's contemporaries. I just started the atg program and deeply appreciate your expertise! I hope you all do some other videos on tib raises and Nordic curl progressions

[nataliatmontano]

This is so helpful! I'm doing the ATG program now, but sometimes Ben talks too fast and uses too many edits. This was an excellent video! Thank you!

[bluetongueliz]

Precise, thorough, and straight to the point explanation. Great work!

[MuEnViFitness]

great video with an awesome explanation for each one. Let's build the patrick first to build that ankle which has given me tons of problems

[vokuvoku]

Fantastic breakdown. Even clearer than Ben Patrick himself describes it, and he is already pretty damn clear!

[martinh]

Great explanation Graham! When I was 15 in 1979 I started doing bodyweight stuff to help my athletics I had read about doing reverse step ups in a T&F magazine and since I had a low couch in my bedroom I started doing them. Crazy first leg exercise I know and I did it just like the Peterson variant. After some weeks I remember feeling so good just walking around and at the regional schools athletics carnival I long jumped a massive PR of 6.40 m that was the area record for a good while. So I always remember that very first resistance training block and its effect! I started actual weights in 1982 and 2022 I am still in the gym every week & watching vids like these to stay health to keep attacking the weights.

[robgronbeck]

very grateful for that thorough and super clear explanation of the differences AND the progression and whhy and who each variation is for. Well done. Great content. Champion.

[blazekwaymullina]

This was extremely informative and quickly presented. I've subscribed to your channel.

[BluegillGreg]

Good video, thanks.
I've generally heard these referred to as Reverse Step-Ups or as Step-Downs.
The Conventional Step-Up is another good exercise. Besides strengthening knee and hip extension it can be used to progress hip mobility.

[MrRDMulli]

Fantastic video. This Guy know his stuff. Great explanations. I’m going to follow and look forward to more.

[nessiemupfeki]

Petersen is definitely hard. Tried it. I am good with poliquin at 10cm

[SkyKing]

In the title of your video, shouldn't it be called, "Step Down...", and not "Step Up..."?

[EmilyMarais]

Thank you for this! How does a lateral touchdown compare to these? I want to work on my pistol squat and it has come up as a useful exercise.

[veganrican]

It is very informative. Thank you for sharing this information.

[legitislegit]

What are those adjustable things you are using?

[josepinchero]

great explanation of these 3 variations. does the same reasoning apply to doing lunges (and squats) on a plate/slant-board as well?

[abhinavgupta]

what shoes are you wearing? looks interesting, please share with the community

[timocuyvers]

If you're not that competitive like most of us I think the Peterson asks a lot from the achilles, I like the other 2 more