Dumbbell Step-up with Knee Raise
Expert Advice
Keep your chest up and core engaged throughout the movement to maintain balance and stability. Drive through the heel of the stepping foot to better activate the glutes.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand facing a bench or step holding dumbbells at your sides.
- Step up onto the bench with one foot and drive the opposite knee up towards your chest.
- Lower the raised leg down to the floor in a controlled motion, returning to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Details
Primary
Glutes60%
Quads30%
Secondary
Calves10%
Equipment
Dumbbell
Exercise Type
Strength
