Main muscle
Supporting
Beginner
Dumbbell step-up
Stepping up onto a bench or box with dumbbells.
- Works
- QuadsGlutes
- Equipment
- Dumbbells + Bench
How to do it
- 1Stand facing a bench or box with a dumbbell in each hand.
- 2Put one whole foot on the bench.
- 3Push through that foot to step up until you stand tall on the bench.
- 4Step down with the other foot under control and repeat.
Coach's tips
- Push with the top leg. Don't spring off the bottom one.
Dumbbells + Bench taken? Do this instead
Same muscles, different equipment. Closest match first.