step-ups

variants or step ups
plural of step-up

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Recent Examples of step-ups Exercises like squats, step-ups, and sit-to-stands can help strengthen your hips and legs. — Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 28 June 2026 These exercises included marching in place, stair step-ups, and fast bodyweight squats, all of which could be performed at home with no equipment and without dedicating a large block of time. — Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 12 June 2026 The exercise program involved two group exercise classes per week, including 30 minutes of intervals on an exercise bike, then 15 minutes of circuit training (step-ups, boxing, squats, kettlebells, and so on). — Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026 Examples include air squats, step-ups, push-ups, and dips. — Jenny McCoy, SELF, 8 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for step-ups
Noun
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Noun
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Noun
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Noun
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“Step-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step-ups. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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