Dumbbell Step-up
Expert Advice
Drive through the heel of the elevated foot to better activate the glutes and hamstrings.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand facing a bench or step, holding dumbbells at your sides.
- Place one foot on the bench, pressing through your heel to lift your body up.
- Step up until the leg on the bench is straight and you are standing on one leg.
- Lower back down with control to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Details
Primary
Glutes50%
Quads30%
Secondary
Calves5%
Hamstrings15%
Equipment
Dumbbell
Exercise Type
Strength
