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Dumbbell Step-Up (Low)
- Main muscle
- Quadriceps
- Muscle group
- Legs
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
How to do it
- 1Stand facing a low box or step holding dumbbells at your sides.
- 2Place one foot fully on the box, keeping your torso upright.
- 3Drive through that heel to step up onto the box.
- 4Bring the trailing foot up to stand tall on top.
- 5Step back down under control and repeat.
- 6Switch the lead leg evenly between sets.
Coaching cues
- Drive through the heel
- Stand tall on top
- Control the step down
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