Dumbbell Step-up (V2)

Expert Advice

Drive the movement from your hips rather than your toes to ensure maximum engagement of the glutes and hamstrings.

Stand facing a bench or step, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
Place one foot on the bench, making sure your entire foot is on the bench.
Press through your heel to lift your body up onto the bench, bringing your other foot to meet the first.
Step back down with the same leg you stepped up with.
Complete the desired number of reps before switching to the other leg.

Primary

Quads50%

Hamstrings50%

Equipment

Dumbbell

Exercise Type

Strength