Dumbbell Lateral Step-up
This exercise places unilateral emphasis on the quadriceps while also improving lateral hip stability.
Muscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Stand sideways next to the platform and hold the dumbbells at your sides with a neutral grip.
- 02
Brace your core and keep your chest up. Place the foot closest to the platform fully on top of it.
- 03
Drive yourself up using the leg on the platform, keep your hips level, and rise under control until you're standing on the platform.
- 04
Lower yourself slowly along the same path and return your free foot to the floor, keeping your knee aligned with your toes.
How to get started at the gym
§ 03 · SisuLiftDumbbell Lateral Step-up is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.
- ·A ready training program based on your goal
- ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
- ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips
§ 04 · TipsKeep the heel of your working foot firmly planted on the platform and avoid pushing off too much with your free leg. Choose a platform height that allows your knee to stay under control and prevents your hips from tilting to the side.
This exercise places unilateral emphasis on the quadriceps while also improving lateral hip stability.
More exercises: Quadriceps
§ 05 · Same muscles
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