Equipmentdumbbell
Difficultyintermediate
quadsupper legs
Dumbbell Step-Up Lunge
The dumbbell step-up lunge is a compound lower body exercise that targets the quadriceps while also engaging the glutes, hamstrings, and calves. It involves stepping onto a raised platform while holding dumbbells, requiring balance, coordination, and lower body strength.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Stand in front of a step or platform with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your sides.
- 2.Place your right foot on the step, ensuring your entire foot is on the surface.
- 3.Push through your right heel and lift your body up onto the step, bringing your left foot up as well.
- 4.Once both feet are on the step, lower your left foot back down to the starting position, keeping your right foot on the step.
- 5.Repeat the movement, alternating which foot you step up with each time.
- 6.Continue for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
gluteshamstringscalves
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