Crossover Dumbbell Step-up
- Primary muscles
- Quads, Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings, Adductors
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement pattern
- Single Leg
Steps
- 1 Stand with a sturdy box or elevated surface to your right side, holding a dumbbell in each hand with your arms extended at your sides.
- 2 Place your left foot onto the box, crossing it over your body so your left leg is angled across your right.
- 3 Drive through your left heel to push your body upward, lifting your right foot off the floor.
- 4 Fully extend your left leg, bringing your right foot to meet your left on top of the box.
- 5 Step back down with your right foot first, controlling the descent.
- 6 Follow with your left foot, returning to the starting position on the floor.
- 7 Repeat the movement by stepping onto the box with your right foot, crossing it over your body.
