Legs·Dumbbell·Compound
Dumbbell Step Ups
Quads · Dumbbell
Intermediate
Body Part
Legs
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Intermediate
Type
Compound
Force
Push
The Dumbbell Step Ups is an intermediate dumbbell exercise that primarily targets the Quads.
Muscles Worked
Quads primaryCalves secondaryGlutes secondaryHamstrings secondary
How to Do the Dumbbell Step Ups
- 1Stand up straight while holding a dumbbell on each hand (palms facing the side of your legs).
- 2Place the right foot on the elevated platform. Step on the platform by extending the hip and the knee of your right leg. Use the heel mainly to lift the rest of your body up and place the foot of the left leg on the platform as well. Breathe out as you execute the force required to come up.
- 3Step down with the left leg by flexing the hip and knee of the right leg as you inhale. Return to the original standing position by placing the right foot of to next to the left foot on the initial position.
- 4Repeat with the right leg for the recommended amount of repetitions and then perform with the left leg.
Related Exercises
Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.