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Dumbbell One Leg Step-Up

Expert Advice

Drive through the heel of the foot on the step to maximize glute and hamstring engagement, and keep your chest up throughout the movement.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Stand facing a bench or step holding a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. Place one foot on the step, pressing through your heel to lift your body up.
  3. Step back down with control and repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.

Details

Primary
Glutes
Glutes35%
Quads
Quads35%
Hamstrings
Hamstrings20%
Secondary
Calves
Calves10%
35%Glutes35%Quads20%Hamstrings10%Calves
Equipment
Dumbbell
Dumbbell
Exercise Type
Strength