Dumbbell Step Ups

Master unilateral leg strength. Ensure your knee tracks correctly and you aren't pushing off the back leg.

Instructions

• Place one foot firmly on bench/box.
• Drive through the heel of the top foot to stand up.
• Bring other knee up (optional) or tap box.
• Lower effectively, controlling with the top leg.
• Bottom leg should not push off.

Common Mistakes

• Pushing off the bottom leg (cheating)
• Knee caving inward
• Torso pitching forward
• Box too high (rounding back)

Benefits

• Glute Strength
• Quad Power
• Single Leg Balance