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Relatively simple but effective exercises are often particularly popular. Step-ups definitely fall into this category, primarily working our glutes and legs. They also burn calories at the same time.

Step ups are a staple in most strength programmes. Step-downs, less so. That’s a mistake. Put simply, a step-down involves lowering one leg from a raised surface to the floor under control, then ...