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dumbbell step-up lunge

dumbbell step-up lunge exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: quads. Equipment: dumbbell.

dumbbell step-up lunge exercise demonstration
Target muscle
quads
Muscle group
glutes
Body part
upper legs
Equipment
dumbbell

Secondary muscles

glutes, hamstrings, calves

How to perform

  1. Stand in front of a step or platform with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your sides.
  2. Place your right foot on the step, ensuring your entire foot is on the surface.
  3. Push through your right heel and lift your body up onto the step, bringing your left foot up as well.
  4. Once both feet are on the step, lower your left foot back down to the starting position, keeping your right foot on the step.
  5. Repeat the movement, alternating which foot you step up with each time.
  6. Continue for the desired number of repetitions.