Dumbbell Lateral Step-Up
The lateral step-up with dumbbells at the sides: side-on to a bench, the near leg presses you up onto it.
How to do it
Setup
Side-on to a flat bench, dumbbells at the sides, the near foot flat on the bench.
Steps
- Stand up onto the bench by straightening the near leg.
- Bring the far foot up beside it, then lower it back down.
- Lower under control and repeat on the same side; switch after the set.
Common mistakes
Hopping up off the floor foot: the near leg lifts you. Bells swinging out to the side: keep them hanging still. Near knee caving toward the bench: track it over the toes.
Breathing
Exhale stepping up, inhale down.
