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Dumbbell Step Ups

Muscles worked

  • Quadrizeps
  • Hip Adductors
  • Gluteus
  • Quadratus Lumborum
  • Long Calf
  • Short Calf
  • Calf (Gastrocnemius)
  • Calf (Soleus)

Equipment

Dumbbells or Kettlebells
Dumbbells or Kettlebells

Form Cues

  • Start standing in front of a box hold 2 dumbbels

  • Place one foot on the box

  • Lean forward over the front foot, reaching the arms and weights slightly forward

  • When your full bodyweight is shifted onto the foot, press down into the box and step up

  • Use the rear foot for assistance to stand up, but avoid overusing it

  • Stand up completely

  • Slowly lower back down

  • Shift back slightly at the bottom to touch down with the rear foot

Common mistakes

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