Dumbbell Lateral Step Up
Description
This exercise involves holding a dumbbell in one hand while stepping up onto a raised platform or bench with the opposite foot. The movement targets the lower body, particularly the glutes, quads, and hamstrings, while also engaging the core and improving balance and stability.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Dumbbell Lateral Step Up Instructions
- Stand facing a bench or step with a dumbbell in each hand.
- Place your right foot on the bench or step and step up, straightening your right leg.
- As you step up, lift your left knee up towards your chest.
- Lower your left foot back down to the ground and step your right foot back down to the ground.
- Repeat on the other side, stepping up with your left foot and lifting your right knee up towards your chest.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Dumbbell Lateral Step Up Form & Visual
Dumbbell Lateral Step Up Benefits
- Strengthens hamstrings
- Improves knee stability
- Targets glutes and lower back muscles
- Can be done with minimal equipment
- Allows for isolation of leg muscles
Dumbbell Lateral Step Up Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
- Calves
- Core
Dumbbell Lateral Step Up Variations & Alternatives
- dumbbell lateral lunge
- dumbbell step-up with knee raise
- dumbbell reverse lunge with lateral raise
- dumbbell curtsy lunge with lateral raise
- dumbbell lateral box jump
