dumbbell step-up
dumbbell step-up exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: glutes. Equipment: dumbbell.
- Target muscle
- glutes
- Muscle group
- quadriceps
- Body part
- upper legs
- Equipment
- dumbbell
Secondary muscles
quadriceps, hamstrings, calves
How to perform
- Stand in front of a bench or step with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your body.
- Place your right foot on the bench or step, ensuring your entire foot is in contact with the surface.
- Push through your right heel and lift your body up onto the bench or step, straightening your right leg.
- Bring your left foot up onto the bench or step, standing fully upright.
- Step back down with your left foot, followed by your right foot, returning to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.