Dumbbell Step-Up Single-Leg Balance with Bicep Curl
Step up onto a bench and hold the top on one leg with the other knee raised, curling both dumbbells while you balance; then lower them and step down.
How to do it
Setup
Facing a sturdy bench, one foot flat on top of it, a dumbbell in each hand at the sides, palms forward.
Steps
- Drive through the top foot to stand on the bench, lifting the other knee.
- Balance on one leg and curl both bells to the shoulders.
- Lower the bells and step down under control; switch the lead leg.
Common mistakes
Pushing off the floor foot: the top leg does the lift. Wobbling at the top: find the balance before the curl starts. Dropping down from the bench: step down slowly, bells already lowered.
Breathing
Exhale stepping up and curling, inhale stepping down.
