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Dumbbell Step Up

🏋️‍♂️ Strength / Weighted · Legs

Also known as: weighted step up, db step up, barbell step up, dumbbell step ups

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Sets × Reps @ Weight
/log dumbbell_step_ups 3x10@45
also valid: /log dumbbell-step-ups 3x10@45 · /log dumbbell step ups 3x10@45
Sets × Reps
/log dumbbell_step_ups 3x10
also valid: /log dumbbell-step-ups 3x10 · /log dumbbell step ups 3x10
Reps
/log dumbbell_step_ups 20
also valid: /log dumbbell-step-ups 20 · /log dumbbell step ups 20

Underscores, dashes, and spaces are interchangeable — every spelling above logs the same exercise.

Demonstration

Dumbbell Step Up demonstration animation
Demo: Dumbbell Step-Up — © Gym visual

How to perform

🎯 GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsCalves🛠 Dumbbell
  1. Stand in front of a bench or step with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your body.
  2. Place your right foot on the bench or step, ensuring your entire foot is in contact with the surface.
  3. Push through your right heel and lift your body up onto the bench or step, straightening your right leg.
  4. Bring your left foot up onto the bench or step, standing fully upright.
  5. Step back down with your left foot, followed by your right foot, returning to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.

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