Riser Workouts 2
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Glute Exercise: Drops Squats off the Riser
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The drop down from the riser really activates the glutes. Focus on landing flat footed, then sit back on your heels and then pushing off with the heels of your feet when you jump onto the riser. If you jump or land on the balls of your feet the thighs and knees (not good) will take a lot of the load. You want the glutes to get the benefit, so focus on putting pressure through your heels.
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Step-ups with Db Press
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Step-ups are great for the glutes but when you add Shoulder Presses then it becomes an even better all around exercise. Push through the heel of your foot as you step up on the riser.
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Step-ups with Db Curls
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You can do this version of Step-ups with your foot behind the riser or off to the side (like in the video). Excellent for biceps and glutes.
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Cardio using a Plyo Box
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If you want to get your heart rate up then try these Step-up exercises. They combine resistance and plyometrics to give you butt an intense workout while burning calories.
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Exercise Bands and Step-ups
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This is such a great movement because you will be working both glutes on each rep with this exercise. The bands make the exercise even harder by stressing the hip flexors during each repetition. This is one the best exercises for building your butt.
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Plyometric Step-ups
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This is more of an explosive movement that really activates the glutes. Push off with enough force to cause a small jump. When you come down get a good stretch in the glute of the leg on the riser. This pre-stretch You can watch the video to see what I'm talking about.
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