Muscles worked
glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves
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dumbbell step-up
- Body part
- upper legs
- Equipment
- dumbbell
- Target muscle
- glutes
- Muscle group
- quadriceps
Secondary muscles
How to perform it
- 1
Stand in front of a bench or step with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your body.
- 2
Place your right foot on the bench or step, ensuring your entire foot is in contact with the surface.
- 3
Push through your right heel and lift your body up onto the bench or step, straightening your right leg.
- 4
Bring your left foot up onto the bench or step, standing fully upright.
- 5
Step back down with your left foot, followed by your right foot, returning to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.
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