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Dumbbell Step Ups

Exercise Data

Type: Strength
Main Muscle Worked: Quadriceps
Other Muscles: Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings
Equipment: Dumbbell
Mechanics Type: Compound
Level: Intermediate
Sport: No
Force: Static
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Dumbbell Step Ups Guide

Main Muscle: Quadriceps

  1. Stand up straight while holding a dumbbell on each hand (palms facing the side of your legs).
  2. Place the right foot on the elevated platform. Step on the platform by extending the hip and the knee of your right leg. Use the heel mainly to lift the rest of your body up and place the foot of the left leg on the platform as well. Breathe out as you execute the force required to come up.
  3. Step down with the left leg by flexing the hip and knee of the right leg as you inhale. Return to the original standing position by placing the right foot of to next to the left foot on the initial position.
  4. Repeat with the right leg for the recommended amount of repetitions and then perform with the left leg.

Note: This is a great exercise for people with lower back problems that are unable to do stiff legged deadlifts.

Variations: Just like lunges, this exercise can also be performed by alternating between the right and the left leg every time until all repetitions have been performed for both legs. Also, a barbell can be used for resistance. Beginners can start with only the bodyweight, especially if they have balance issues.



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rawhussain

Review: Dumbbell Step Ups

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9/10

Sep 17, 2011 6:16 PM: wooo... great exercise i love doing it, but until people around us don't mind our shoes keeping on the bench..

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8/10

Jul 26, 2011 3:20 PM: deffinately do with at least a 1.5 foot increase otherwise doesnt do much

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