Dumbbell Step Up

A unilateral leg exercise where you step onto a bench while holding dumbbells, building lower body strength, balance, and stability.

Instructions:

• Stand in front of a bench holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.

• Place your right foot fully on the bench, pressing through the heel.

• Drive your body upward until your right leg is fully extended and you are standing on the bench.

• Lower yourself with control back to the floor.

• Complete all reps on one side, then switch legs.

Common mistakes:

• Pushing off excessively with the back leg instead of the working leg.

• Letting the knee cave inward.

• Using momentum instead of controlled movement.