Dumbbell Step Up
Learn how to do Dumbbell Step Up with proper form. Watch the 4K video, see which muscles are worked, and follow step-by-step instructions.
Dumbbell Step Up is a Dumbbells exercise that primarily targets the Quadriceps, with secondary activation of the नितंब, Hamstrings. It has a MET value of 5.5, meaning a 70kg person burns approximately 193 calories in a 30-minute session..
How to Do Dumbbell Step Up
A unilateral leg exercise where you step onto a bench while holding dumbbells, building lower body strength, balance, and stability.
💡 Instructions:
Stand in front of a bench holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
Place your right foot fully on the bench, pressing through the heel.
Drive your body upward until your right leg is fully extended and you are standing on the bench.
Lower yourself with control back to the floor.
Complete all reps on one side, then switch legs.
⚠️ Common mistakes:
Pushing off excessively with the back leg instead of the working leg.
Letting the knee cave inward.
Using momentum instead of controlled movement.
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Start Free TrialMuscles Worked by Dumbbell Step Up
Equipment
- Dumbbells
Calories Burned Doing Dumbbell Step Up
कैलोरी कैलकुलेटर
MET 5.5कैलोरी = MET × वज़न (kg) × समय (घंटे)
Quick Facts: Dumbbell Step Up
- Type
- Dumbbells exercise
- Primary muscle
- Quadriceps
- Secondary muscles
- नितंब, Hamstrings
- MET value
- 5.5
- Calories (30 min, 70kg)
- ≈ 193 cal
- Video quality
- 4K with male and female demonstrations
FAQ: Dumbbell Step Up
What muscles does Dumbbell Step Up work?
Dumbbell Step Up primarily targets the Quadriceps, with secondary engagement of the नितंब, Hamstrings.
How do you do Dumbbell Step Up correctly?
A unilateral leg exercise where you step onto a bench while holding dumbbells, building lower body strength, balance, and stability. 💡 Instructions:...
Is Dumbbell Step Up good for beginners?
Dumbbell Step Up has a MET value of 5.5, indicating a moderate intensity exercise appropriate for most fitness levels.
What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Step Up?
Dumbbell Step Up requires: Dumbbells.
What are the benefits of Dumbbell Step Up?
Dumbbell Step Up strengthens the Quadriceps, engages the नितंब and Hamstrings.
What exercises are similar to Dumbbell Step Up?
Similar exercises to Dumbbell Step Up include Barbell Alternating Lunges, Barbell Bulgarian Split Squat, বারবেল ফ্রন্ট স্কোয়াট, Barbell Low-Bar Squat.
Is Dumbbell Step Up better than Barbell Alternating Lunges?
Both Dumbbell Step Up and Barbell Alternating Lunges target the Quadriceps. Choose based on your available equipment and training goals.
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