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A weighted unilateral variation of the step-up performed on an unstable balance trainer with dumbbells, targeting the quads and glutes to build strength and stability.
Dumbbells, Balance Trainer
4/5 • Advanced
Quads, Glutes
Forearms, Calves, Abs
4
No
No
No
Medium
Low
Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis
Glute Max, Glute Medius
Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus
Flexors
Gastrocnemius, Soleus
Rectus Abdominis
6-12 reps
60-120 seconds • Allow full recovery for stability.
Stand behind the balance trainer holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides, feet shoulder-width apart and core engaged.
Inhale as you lower down; exhale as you drive up through the step.
2-1-1
Step up until the lead leg is fully extended; lower until the trailing foot touches the floor.
Not recommended; drop weights safely if balance is lost.
DB Bosu Step Up, Weighted Stability Step Up, Dumbbell Unstable Step Up
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Balance Trainer
Quads, Glutes
Balance Trainer
Quads, Glutes
Dumbbells, Balance Trainer
Quads, Glutes
Balance Trainer
Quads, Glutes
Balance Trainer
Quads, Glutes
Balance Trainer
Quads, Glutes
Balance Trainer, Dumbbells
Quads, Glutes
Balance Trainer
Glutes
Balance Trainer
Quads, Glutes
Balance Trainer
Quads, Glutes


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