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Dumbbell Step-Up
A single-leg step-up for the quadriceps and glutes.
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Target
Legs
Category
Lower body · Strength
Difficulty
Beginner
Sets
3
Reps
8-12 per leg
Execution
How to perform
1. Choose a stable step low enough to keep the whole working foot planted.
2. Hold dumbbells at your sides and brace your trunk.
3. Drive through the foot on the step to stand without pushing strongly from the trailing leg.
4. Step down slowly with control and complete both legs.
Suggested rest: 60-90 seconds between sets.
Technique
Key form tips
- 1Choose a stable step low enough to keep the whole working foot planted
- 2Hold dumbbells at your sides and brace your trunk
- 3Keep each repetition controlled and maintain tension through Legs.
- 4Use a range of motion you can control without changing your setup.
Avoid
Common mistakes
- 1Using momentum or rushing the lowering phase.
- 2Letting the working position change as fatigue builds.
- 3Losing tension through Legs to force extra repetitions.