Kettlebell Lateral Step-up

Expert Advice

Keep your weight centered over the stepping leg and drive through the heel to activate your glutes and hamstrings.

Stand beside a bench or sturdy platform with a kettlebell in your right hand.
Step up onto the bench with your left foot, pressing through your heel.
As you step up, lift the kettlebell to shoulder height, keeping your arm straight.
Step down with the right foot and lower the kettlebell.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.

Primary

Quads50%

Hamstrings50%

Equipment

Kettlebell

Exercise Type

Strength