Quads · Dumbbell · Intermediate
How to do Dumbbell Step-up Lunge
The dumbbell step-up lunge is a compound lower body exercise that targets the quadriceps while also engaging the glutes, hamstrings, and calves. It involves stepping onto a raised platform while holding dumbbells, requiring balance, coordination, and lower body strength.
- Primary muscle
- Quads
- Also works
- Glutes, Hamstrings and Calves
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Legs
How to do Dumbbell Step-up Lunge, step by step
- Stand in front of a step or platform with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your sides.
- Place your right foot on the step, ensuring your entire foot is on the surface.
- Push through your right heel and lift your body up onto the step, bringing your left foot up as well.
- Once both feet are on the step, lower your left foot back down to the starting position, keeping your right foot on the step.
- Repeat the movement, alternating which foot you step up with each time.
- Continue for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Dumbbell Step-up Lunge works your quads as the main mover, with help from your glutes, hamstrings and calves.
Track Dumbbell Step-up Lunge in SPLYT
Dumbbell Step-up Lunge is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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