How to Do
How to Do Step Up with a Dumbbell on One Leg, Press
The step up with a dumbbell on one leg press should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the step up with a dumbbell on one leg press.
Beginning
Beginning Step Up with a Dumbbell on One Leg
1. Maintain a level heel on the step, with your knee tracking slightly outwards.
2. As you take a step forward, keep your torso tall and proud.
3. To get to standing on the step, brace your core and straighten your leg.
4. Lower your leg to the ground slowly while keeping your shoulders back and your head high.
Movement
Step Up with a Dumbbell on One Leg Movement
1. Start by standing on the back of a step with dumbbells in your hands, up in front of your chest, and palms facing you.
2. You will be facing away from the step.
3. Make an 180-degree turn so that you are facing the step and bring both legs onto it.
4. From here, simultaneously lift one leg so that it is at a 90 degree angle, and twist and press the dumbbells so your arms are straight over your head.
5. The finished movement should have your palms facing away from you with your arms straight above you to the sides of your head.
6. Untwist your arms and bring them back to your upper body. Lower your leg, step off the step, and rotate back 180 degrees so you are now in the starting position.
7. Repeat the entire process except that you will now be lifting the opposite leg.
Benefits
Step Up with a Dumbbell on One Leg Benefits
Balance is improved.
Strengthen your squats and deadlifts.
It safeguards your lower back.
Builds explosive lower-body strength.
Exercise Aliases
Single Leg Step Up, Shoulder Overhead Press, Dumbbell Shoulder Press Exercise.
