Lifting onto a platform with dumbbells
About this exercise
"Lifting onto a platform with dumbbells" targets the Ẹsẹ̀ muscle group, suitable for beginners. The main load falls on: Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Glutes. Equipment needed: Dumbbell, Flat Bench.
Description
Step-up with weights in your hands. A safer and more common version than with a barbell.
Instructions
1. Take dumbbells in your hands, stand in front of the platform.2. Put one foot on the platform and stand up.3. Return to the starting position.4. Alternate legs or perform one leg at a time.
Muscles worked
Primary
Secondary
—Warnings
1. Choose an adequate platform height.
2. Don't slouch.3. Control the movement during descent.
2. Don't slouch.3. Control the movement during descent.
