Dumbbell Step-Up

Free Weights / Intermediate

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Equipment Needed

  • Dumbbells
  • Box
  • Flat Bench

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Average Sitewide Dumbbell Step-Up Weight

  • 25 lb
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  • 30 lb
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How to do Dumbbell Step-Up:

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dumbbell step-up is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the quads and to a lesser degree also targets the calves, glutes and hamstrings ...more

dumbbell step-up is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the quads and to a lesser degree also targets the calves, glutes and hamstrings.

The only dumbbell step-up equipment that you really need is the following: dumbbells, box, and flat bench. There are however many different dumbbell step-up variations that you can try out that may require different types of dumbbell step-up equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

Learning proper dumbbell step-up form is easy with the step by step dumbbell step-up instructions, dumbbell step-up tips, and the instructional dumbbell step-up technique video on this page. dumbbell step-up is a exercise for those with a intermediate level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the dumbbell step-up video, learn how to do the dumbbell step-up, and then be sure and browse through the dumbbell step-up workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. If you haven't done this exercise before, start by using your body weight only.
  2. Move slowly enough so that you don't lose your balance.

Variations

  1. Alternate between your left and right legs.
  2. Use a barbell instead of dumbbells.

Other Names

  • Step-ups
  • Bench Step-up
  • Explosive Dumbbell Step-up

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound

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Equipment Needed

  • Dumbbells
  • Box
  • Flat Bench

Tips

  1. If you haven't done this exercise before, start by using your body weight only.
  2. Move slowly enough so that you don't lose your balance.

Variations

  1. Alternate between your left and right legs.
  2. Use a barbell instead of dumbbells.

Other Names

  • Step-ups
  • Bench Step-up
  • Explosive Dumbbell Step-up

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound