Dumbbell Single Leg Step Up
Description
This exercise involves stepping up onto a raised platform with one leg while holding a dumbbell in one hand. It primarily targets the quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings, while also engaging the core for balance and stability.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Dumbbell Single Leg Step Up Instructions
- Stand in front of a bench or step with a dumbbell in one hand.
- Place one foot on the bench or step, keeping your knee in line with your toes.
- Push through your heel to lift your body up onto the bench or step, bringing your other foot up to meet the first one.
- Lower yourself back down to the starting position, keeping your weight in your heel.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps, then switch to the other leg.
Dumbbell Single Leg Step Up Form & Visual
Dumbbell Single Leg Step Up Benefits
- Strengthens the lower body muscles, including the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves
- Improves balance and stability
- Increases cardiovascular endurance
- Targets one leg at a time, helping to correct muscle imbalances
- Can be modified to increase or decrease difficulty by adjusting weight or height of step
Dumbbell Single Leg Step Up Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
- Calf muscles
- Core muscles
Dumbbell Single Leg Step Up Variations & Alternatives
- Dumbbell Single Leg Step Up with Knee Raise
- Dumbbell Single Leg Step Up with Lateral Raise
- Dumbbell Single Leg Step Up with Bicep Curl
- Dumbbell Single Leg Step Up with Overhead Press
- Dumbbell Single Leg Step Up with Tricep Extension
