Dumbbell Single-Leg Step-Up
Build lower body strength & balance! Dumbbell Single-Leg Step-Ups target quads, glutes, & hamstrings with controlled, effective reps.
Required Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Stand upright facing a bench or step while holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
2. Place one foot on the bench, ensuring your entire foot is securely on the surface.
3. Press through the heel of your elevated foot to lift your body up onto the bench, extending your leg and bringing the other foot to meet it on the surface.
4. Balance at the top for a brief moment and then carefully step back down with the non-working leg, returning to the starting position.
5. Perform the desired number of repetitions on one leg before switching to the other leg.
6. Control your movements throughout the exercise, and maintain a tight core and upright posture to optimize balance and muscular engagement.
7. Use a step height that allows your knee to be approximately at a 90-degree angle when your foot is on the bench, and adjust the dumbbell weight according to your fitness level.
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