Step up height

dmt4641

How tall is the step you use for the step up? My gym has various platforms people use for jumping and I am using those for my step ups. However, one seems too short and one seems too tall. I have been using the taller one, but my knee is above the level of my hips when I am starting the move so it is pretty hard. I'm wondering if this is the right height???

rduhlir

I put mine at 90 degrees. My gym has a machine that has a platform that raises and lowers that is great for step-ups. But before they got that I was using weight benches.

AlsDonkBoxSquat

I used a box that was approximately the same height as a weight bench.

terrie_k

I've been using the height that gives me a 90 degree bend. Pretty much the same as a bench. Getting hard though, dunno how much more weight I can move up at the height (half way moved up 15 lbs).

lporter229

Mine is 14"

KMasz

I'm short, so when I try using a bench, it feels too high. I use an old milk crate. It's a bit higher than a stair, and provides a good burn.

yogibella

I use those steppers that they usually have in step class -- stacking 4 steps and the top gives me a 90 degree angle, which I'm told is the desired height. I guess the weight bench would work too. I'm sure your gym would have them lying around somewhere?

sleepyjen

I'm also short and use the back of a treadmill. The benches were way too high and the impact on my ankle going down again was rough.

WannabeStressFree

I started to use the bench and I feel it! I used the step up block for aerobics classes at it's highest level, it still wan't too high, maybe 10".
On the bench, I feel it!