Exercise library
Quads
Dumbbell Lateral Step-Up
- Primary muscle
- Quads
- Also works
- Glutes
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement pattern
- Squat
- Role in a program
- Primary
How to do it
Stand beside a box holding dumbbells and place the near foot on top. Drive through that foot to stand up onto the box, then lower under control and repeat before switching sides.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the quads — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
- Dumbbell Bulgarian Split SquatDumbbellSquat
- Dumbbell Forward LungeDumbbellSquat
- Dumbbell Goblet Reverse LungeDumbbellSquat
- Dumbbell Goblet SquatDumbbellSquat
- Dumbbell Lateral LungeDumbbellSquat
- Dumbbell Reverse LungeDumbbellSquat
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the quads: