dumbbell step-up lunge
dumbbell step-up lunge — highlighted muscle: quads

Muscles worked

quads, glutes, hamstrings, calves

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dumbbell step-up lunge

Body part
upper legs
Equipment
dumbbell
Target muscle
quads
Muscle group
glutes

Secondary muscles

gluteshamstringscalves

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Stand in front of a step or platform with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your sides.

  2. 2

    Place your right foot on the step, ensuring your entire foot is on the surface.

  3. 3

    Push through your right heel and lift your body up onto the step, bringing your left foot up as well.

  4. 4

    Once both feet are on the step, lower your left foot back down to the starting position, keeping your right foot on the step.

  5. 5

    Repeat the movement, alternating which foot you step up with each time.

  6. 6

    Continue for the desired number of repetitions.

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