Dumbbell Lateral Step-up
Expert Advice
Keep your weight on the heel of the stepping leg to maximize glute and hamstring activation, and control your descent to increase muscle engagement.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand parallel to a bench or step, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- Step up laterally onto the bench with one foot, pressing through your heel to lift your body up.
- Bring your other foot to meet the first one on the bench.
- Step down with the lead foot, followed by the other, returning to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching to the other side.
Details
Primary
Glutes30%
Quads30%
Hamstrings30%
Secondary
Calves10%
Equipment
Dumbbell
Exercise Type
Strength
