Dumbbell Step-Up
Step-by-step technique for Dumbbell Step-Up, an exercise for quads using dumbbells. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.
How to do it
- Stand in front of a bench or box with a dumbbell in each hand.
- Place your whole foot on the bench.
- Drive through that heel up until you stand on the bench.
- Lower under control and switch legs.
Coach tip: Push through the top foot’s heel. Don’t push off the back foot.
Muscles worked
Primary: Quads
Secondary: Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves
Dumbbell Step-Up is a strength exercise that loads the quads using dumbbells. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.
At a glance
- Primary muscle
- Quads
- Secondary
- Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
- Type
- Strength