Crossover Dumbbell Step-up
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Crossover Dumbbell Step-up focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings, Abs working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Crossover Dumbbell Step-up with proper form and technique.
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Grab a pair of dumbbells and hold them at arm's length at your sides. Stand with one side of your body next to a box. This is your starting position. Place the outside foot onto the box by crossing it in front of your other leg.
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Press your foot into the box and push your body up until both legs are straight and then stand on the box. Step back down into the starting position.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Crossover Dumbbell Step-up safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Do not let your foot that's on the floor assist. The leg on the box should do the work.
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Do not let your knee cave inward.
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At the top of the movement, squeeze your glutes as you stand up.
Secondary Muscles
While Crossover Dumbbell Step-up primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings, Abs . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Crossover Dumbbell Step-up, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Crossover Dumbbell Step-up, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
