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Dumbbell Step-Up

CompoundBeginner

How to do it

Drop the back knee straight down, front shin stays vertical.

Muscles

Primary

Quads, Glutes

Secondary

Hamstrings

Steps to perform

  1. 1Stand facing a knee-height bench holding dumbbells.
  2. 2Step up with one foot and drive through it to stand on the bench.
  3. 3Lower back down under control.

Equipment

Dumbbells
Flat bench

Alternatives

Bulgarian Split Squat

Quads · Glutes

Walking Dumbbell Lunge

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Reverse Lunge

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Smith Machine Split Squat

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Barbell Back Squat

Quads · Glutes