Dumbbell Step-Up with Knee Raise
The dumbbell step-up that finishes by driving the free knee up to hip height on top of the bench.
How to do it
Setup
A dumbbell at each side, facing a knee-high bench, one foot flat on it.
Steps
- Drive up through the foot on the bench.
- Bring the other knee up to hip height.
- Step back down under control; switch legs after the set.
Common mistakes
Pushing off the floor foot: the leg on the bench lifts you. Leaning back as the knee rises: stay tall over the bench. Dropping down off the bench: lower slowly.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale driving up.
