Dumbbell Step-up
- Primary muscles
- Quads, Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement pattern
- Single Leg
Steps
- 1 Stand facing a flat bench, holding a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip. Place one foot flat on the bench, keeping your other foot on the floor behind you.
- 2 Drive through the heel of your foot on the bench to push your body upward until both feet are on the bench.
- 3 Control the movement as you step your trailing foot back to the floor, returning to the staggered starting position.
- 4 Complete all repetitions on one side, then switch legs and repeat the movement.
