Step-Ups
Legs Day
BeginnerDumbbells
Target Muscles
QuadsGlutes
How to do it
- 1Stand in front of a bench or sturdy elevated surface.
- 2Hold dumbbells at your sides.
- 3Step up with one foot, driving through your heel to stand on the bench.
- 4Step back down with control. Complete all reps on one side, then switch.
Tips
- *Don't push off your back foot — let the working leg do the work.
- *Higher step = more glute activation.
- *Keep your torso upright throughout.