Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch)
Learn how to do Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch) with proper form. Watch the 4K video, see which muscles are worked, and follow step-by-step instructions.
Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch) is a Dumbbells/Bench exercise that primarily targets the Quadriceps, with secondary activation of the Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves. It has a MET value of 6, meaning a 70kg person burns approximately 210 calories in a 30-minute session..
How to Do Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch)
A unilateral step-up variation where the working foot stays on the bench, and the non-working foot never touches the surface during the set, demanding balance and constant tension.
💡 Instructions:
Hold a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
Place one foot firmly on the bench — this is your working leg.
Keep the other leg floating, without letting it rest on the bench at any time.
Push through the heel of the working leg to extend the hip and knee, lifting your body up.
Maintain balance and control, then lower yourself until the non-working foot lightly taps the floor.
Repeat all reps on one side before switching.
⚠️ Common mistakes:
Letting the non-working foot touch or rest on the bench.
Using momentum instead of controlled movement.
Leaning the torso excessively forward.
Pushing off too much from the back leg.
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Equipment
- Dumbbells
- Bench
Calories Burned Doing Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch)
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MET 6Calories = MET × weight (kg) × time (hours)
Quick Facts: Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch)
- Type
- Dumbbells exercise
- Primary muscle
- Quadriceps
- Secondary muscles
- Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves
- MET value
- 6
- Calories (30 min, 70kg)
- ≈ 210 cal
- Video quality
- 4K with male and female demonstrations
FAQ: Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch)
What muscles does Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch) work?
Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch) primarily targets the Quadriceps, with secondary engagement of the Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves.
How do you do Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch) correctly?
A unilateral step-up variation where the working foot stays on the bench, and the non-working foot never touches the surface during the set, demanding...
Is Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch) good for beginners?
Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch) has a MET value of 6, indicating a moderate intensity exercise appropriate for most fitness levels.
What equipment do you need for Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch)?
Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch) requires: Dumbbells, Bench.
What are the benefits of Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch)?
Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch) strengthens the Quadriceps, engages the Glutes and Hamstrings and Calves.
What exercises are similar to Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch)?
Similar exercises to Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch) include Alternating Single-Arm Dumbbell Thruster, Barbell Alternating Lunges, Barbell Bulgarian Split Squat, Barbell Front Squat.
Is Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch) better than Alternating Single-Arm Dumbbell Thruster?
Both Single Leg Dumbbell Step-Up (Floating, No Touch) and Alternating Single-Arm Dumbbell Thruster target the Quadriceps. Choose based on your available equipment and training goals.
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