Alternating Dumbbell Step-Up

Body region

• Legs
• Glutes

Equipment

• Dumbbells
• Plyo Box or Flat Bench

Technique

1. Hold a dumbbell in each hand and face a box or bench.
2. Step up with one foot, drive up until the leg is straight, and bring the other foot up.
3. Step down and lead with the opposite leg next rep.

Cues

• Push through the heel of the lead foot.

Common mistakes

• Pushing off the trailing leg.
• Using a box so high the lead knee goes above the hip.

Alternatives

• Barbell Step-Up
• Walking Lunge
• Bulgarian Split Squat