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Exercise Lab

Dumbbell Step Up

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Equipment

  • Dumbbells

Muscle Groups

  • Hips & Buttocks
  • Legs

Purposes

  • Leg strength
  • Glute strength
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Description

  • Hold the dumbbells in your hands and face a step box.
  • Step one foot up onto the box, keeping the chest up.
  • Lift yourself until both feet are on the box.
  • With the same foot you started with, step down carefully and lower yourself onto the floor again.

ProTip

  • Keep the weight on the top heel

Mistakes

  • Rounding the back
  • Front knee tilting off-center
  • Leaning forward excessively