Dumbbell Step-up

Muscles involved

GlutesQuadriceps

How to do it

1. Stand upright in front of a bench, holding a dumbbell in each hand. 2. Place your right foot on the bench platform. 3. Push with your right heel to lift your body until both feet are on the bench. 4. Lower your left foot controllably to the floor.

Equipment required

Mancuernas

Muscles worked

MaleFemale

Gluteus maximusQuadricepsAdductor magnusGastrocnemiusSoleus

Tips

- Keep your torso upright throughout the step-up. - Push with the heel of the foot on the bench to elevate yourself. - Lower controllably, resisting gravity on the descent.

Difficulty