Which of the following is a Step Barrel extension exercise?

• A. Low Bridge
• B. Side Sit Up
• C. Quadriceps Stretch
• D. Swan Dive

Answer: (A)

Step Barrel extension movements are about extending the spine and opening the front of the body with the pelvis supported and lifted by the Barrel. Low Bridge fits this pattern because you position your upper body on the ground while your feet rest on the Step Barrel, then press through the feet to lift the hips into a bridge. This creates spinal and hip extension in a controlled, supported way, which is exactly what a Step Barrel extension exercise aims to train.

The other options don’t emphasize this extension pattern with the Step Barrel: Side Sit Up focuses on obliques and spinal flexion; Quadriceps Stretch targets the front of the thigh rather than spine or hip extension; Swan Dive is a back-extension movement but is typically done on other equipment or in a different setup, not as a Step Barrel extension exercise.