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Quadriceps · Intermediate

Dumbbell Front Rack Step-Up

Loaded step-up with two dumbbells held at the shoulders, combining unilateral leg drive with front-rack trunk control.

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Dumbbell Front Rack Step-Up demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

QuadricepsGlutesHamstringsCore

Equipment

Dumbbell

Sets × reps

3 × 12 / side

Rest

1 min 15 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Face a stable box while holding the dumbbells at your shoulders in a front-rack position.
  2. 02Place the entire working foot on the box, brace your trunk, and keep your elbows lifted.
  3. 03Drive through the elevated foot to raise your body without pushing forcefully from the trailing leg.
  4. 04Stand fully upright on the box with your hips and working knee extended under control.
  5. 05Step down carefully, keeping the dumbbells racked, and repeat on the same side or alternate.

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