Muscle Power step benches

Why choose Muscle Power step benches?

Muscle Power is a broad brand of fitness accessories that supplies equipment for every type of training, from powerlifting to functional training. You can see this in the variety within this category: you will not only find steps and plyo boxes here, but also blocks designed for targeted glute and leg training. Where a regular box is mainly a raised platform, the Booty Box and the Hip Thrust Box are made to support your back during hip thrusts and bridges, with resistance bands you can use straight away.

A second strong point is the way jump training is made safer. The Safe plyo boxes are made of foam with a vinyl cover, with soft sides and edges and a large landing surface of 75 by 90 cm. They are available in four heights and you fasten them on top of each other with hook-and-loop strips, so you can build up from 15 cm to a considerable height. The Foam Bench combines that soft foam with a load capacity of up to 200 kg, so it also serves as a training bench.

Also take a look at the other fitness equipment from Muscle Power.

The Muscle Power step bench range

Steps for cardio training

• Aerobic step monoblok XXL: a step of 90 by 35 cm, adjustable to 15, 20 and 25 cm, with a stated maximum user weight of 300 kg. Suitable for home, semi-professional and professional use.
• Multi Step adjustable: a step with two heights, 20 and 35 cm, which you can also use as a small bench with an adjustable backrest. Supplied with an elastic band.

Plyo boxes for jump training

• Safe plyo box 6, 12, 18 and 24: soft boxes 15, 30, 46 and 61 cm high, with a landing surface of 75 by 90 cm. Stackable and can be fastened together with hook-and-loop strips.
• Soft Plyo Box Black: a tiltable box with a soft foam layer that protects your legs if you jump beside the box.
• Wooden plyo box and small wooden plyo box: sturdy, affordable boxes made of wood. The small box is approximately 36 cm high and suitable for young and old.

Glute and leg training and balance

• Booty Box: a compact station for hip thrusts, glute bridges, squats, lunges and step-ups, with a back post for your back, a slant board for deeper squats and resistance bands.
• Hip Thrust Box: a padded, non-slip training block with ergonomic back support, including resistance bands and straps.
• Foam Bench: a foam block that works as a bench and as a plyo box, with a load capacity of up to 200 kg and a carry handle.
• Multibalans Ball-Air Stepper: an inflatable balance trainer with two handles and push-up bars on the underside.

Which Muscle Power step bench suits you?

You want to work on your fitness at home or in class: choose the aerobic step monoblok XXL. Sturdy, adjustable to three heights and with a high load capacity. If you also want to use it as a small bench, go for the Multi Step.

You are starting out with box jumps: the Safe plyo boxes are the safest start. Begin with a low box and add another one on top later. The large, soft landing surface forgives a misstep.

You want to train your glutes in a targeted way: the Hip Thrust Box or the Booty Box give you back support and stability during hip thrusts. The Booty Box offers the most exercises in one place. For heavy barbell hip thrusts, combine them with a barbell.

You have little space and want one multifunctional block: the Foam Bench is a bench and box in one, and thanks to the carry handle you can quickly put it aside.

You are setting up a bootcamp, studio or CrossFit space: combine Safe plyo boxes in different heights with other equipment for CrossFit and personal training.

What to look for when buying Muscle Power step benches?

Step, plyo box or training block

A step is low and intended for rhythmically stepping up and down. A plyo box is higher and made to jump onto. The Booty Box, the Hip Thrust Box and the Foam Bench are training blocks for strength in your glute and leg muscles. First decide what you will mainly use it for.

Soft or hard

Wooden boxes are sturdy and affordable. Soft foam boxes, such as the Safe plyo boxes and the Soft Plyo Box, are safer in case of a misstep and therefore ideal for beginners and groups.

Height and stacking

Check which heights you need. The steps go up to 25 or 35 cm, the Safe plyo boxes range from 15 to 61 cm and can be stacked, and the tiltable Soft Plyo Box gives you several heights in one.

Surface

Use a box on a flat, non-slip surface so that it does not slide. Preferably place a mat underneath, especially for jump training.

Our advice: for cardio training at home, the aerobic step monoblok XXL is the most versatile choice. If you want to jump, start with a Safe plyo box of 30 cm and expand with a second box. And if you mainly train for strong glutes, the Booty Box gets the most out of a single piece of equipment.

Who are Muscle Power step benches suitable for?

• Home exercisers: a step or Foam Bench for fitness and strength in little space.
• Anyone training their glutes in a targeted way: the Booty Box and Hip Thrust Box with back support and bands.
• Bootcamp and group trainers: Safe plyo boxes that are safe for every level.
• Personal trainers and studios: multifunctional blocks that make many exercises possible.
• Beginners in jump training: soft boxes with a large landing surface.

Less suitable if you are looking for an adjustable fitness bench for heavy incline pressing with dumbbells. For that, the fitness benches are a better choice.

Need help choosing?

Would you like to buy a Muscle Power step bench but are you not quite sure which one best suits your wishes and needs? We are happy to help. You can reach our fitness specialists by phone on +31 85 773 00 57, send an email or visit our fitness store in Volkel, the Netherlands.

Frequently asked questions about Muscle Power step benches

Can I stack the Safe plyo boxes on top of each other?

Yes, the Safe plyo boxes are stackable and you fasten them together with hook-and-loop strips. They are available in 15, 30, 46 and 61 cm, so you can create many different heights. Stack them on a flat surface and check that the hook-and-loop strips are properly fastened.

What is the difference between the Booty Box and the Hip Thrust Box?

Both are made for glute and leg training. The Hip Thrust Box is a padded block with back support for hip thrusts. The Booty Box is a complete station with a back post, a slant board for deep squats and room for more exercises such as lunges and step-ups. Resistance bands are included with both.

How much weight can the aerobic step carry?

The aerobic step monoblok XXL has a stated maximum user weight of 300 kg. This makes it suitable for exercises with extra weight as well, such as step-ups with dumbbells.

Can I bench press on the Foam Bench?

Yes, the Foam Bench has a load capacity of up to 200 kg and is therefore suitable for bench pressing, hip thrusts and step-ups. Because it is made of soft foam, you can also use it as a plyo box for box jumps.

Which plyo box is the safest for beginners?

A soft box, such as the Safe plyo box or the Soft Plyo Box. If you misstep, you do not hit a hard edge, and the large landing surface of the Safe plyo boxes gives extra confidence. Start at a low height and build up gradually.