Weighted Swiss Ball Wall Squat Exercise - How To Video & Tips
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Quads
Dumbbells
Beginner
Squat
Glutes, Calves
The dumbbell step up builds strong quads and glutes while improving balance. It mimics real-world movements like climbing stairs and boosts lower body power.
1. Stand facing a sturdy bench or box, holding dumbbells at your sides with arms straight. 2. Place your right foot fully on the platform, heel to toe contact for stability. 3. Drive through your right heel and step up, bringing your left foot to meet the right on top. 4. Step back down with control, leading with your left foot first, then right foot returns to floor. 5. Complete all reps on one side before switching, or alternate legs for each dumbbell step up rep.
• Keep your chest up and core tight throughout the entire dumbbell step up movement • Drive through your heel, not your toes, to activate your quads and glutes properly • Control the descent - don't just drop down fast during the dumbbell step up • Pick a platform that puts your thigh parallel to the ground when your foot is on top
• Using a platform that's too high, which forces you to push off your bottom foot instead of stepping up • Leaning forward too much during the dumbbell step up, which reduces quad activation and hurts your back • Stepping down too fast without control, missing out on the strengthening benefits of the dumbbell step up
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