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Exercise: 1DB Step Up

person doing 1DB Step Up
person doing 1DB Step Up
person doing 1DB Step Up

Primary Muscles:

  • Quadriceps
  • Gluteals

Secondary Muscles:

  • Obliques

Body Area:

  • Legs
  • Glutes

Movement Type:

  • Core (Rotary Stability)

Equipment:

Training Category:

  • Resistance

Proper Steps:

Select a box that allows the top of your thigh to be parallel to the ground when you step on it
Hold a DB in the hand opposite to your stepping leg
Brace your core by pulling your belly button to your spine
With your stepping leg, pull yourself up onto the box without gaining momentum, or compensating throughout any other joint
Control your descent as you lower yourself back down to the floor (using the same leg)
Repeat on both legs as desired