Demo & instructions
Dumbbell Step-Up
Also known as: DB Step-Up, Weighted Step-Up, Bench Step-Up
Instructions
Holding a dumbbell in each hand, you step up onto a bench and stand tall on one leg. Builds single-leg strength that carries over to stairs, hills, and sport.
- Movement
- Lunge
- Type
- Compound
- Level
- Beginner
- Typical range
- 6–20 reps
Setup
- 1Place a sturdy bench on a non-slip surface and check that it does not wobble.
- 2Hold a dumbbell in each hand at your sides and stand facing the bench.
- 3Place your whole right foot flat on the bench.
Execution
- 1Lean slightly forward and press through the foot on the bench to lift yourself up.
- 2Stand fully tall on top, bringing the trailing foot up to meet the working one.
Target
Equipment
Muscles worked
Equipment
Training use
Strength
Muscle building
Endurance
Conditioning
