Dumbbell step-up
- Basic
- Dumbbells
- Unilateral
Drive with the top leg, lower slowly
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Quads
- Secondary:
- Glutes
How to do it
- Stand facing a knee-height box or bench with a dumbbell in each hand.
- Place your whole foot on the box and drive up with that leg until you stand tall.
- Step down under control with the same leg.
Common mistakes
- Pushing off with the bottom foot.
- Letting your knee cave in.
Tips
- The higher the box, the more glutes.
- Finish all reps on one leg before switching.