Lateral Dumbbell Step-up
- Primary muscles
- Quads, Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings, Adductors
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement pattern
- Single Leg
Steps
- 1 Stand beside a flat bench, holding a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip.
- 2 Step laterally onto the bench with one foot, pressing through your heel to lift your body.
- 3 Bring your other foot up to meet the first, standing fully on the bench.
- 4 Step back down to the floor with your lead foot.
- 5 Bring your other foot down to meet the first, returning to the starting position.
- 6 Alternate the lead leg with each repetition.
