Exercises / Upper legs / Dumbbell Step-Up
Dumbbell Step-Up
Dumbbell Step-Up: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: dumbbell.
- Equipmentdumbbell
- Body partupper legs
- Primary muscles
- glutes, quadriceps
- Secondary muscles
- hamstrings, calves
How to do it
- Stand in front of a bench or step with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your body.
- Place your right foot on the bench or step, ensuring your entire foot is in contact with the surface.
- Push through your right heel and lift your body up onto the bench or step, straightening your right leg.
- Bring your left foot up onto the bench or step, standing fully upright.
- Step back down with your left foot, followed by your right foot, returning to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.