Moves/DB Step Up - 2 DB's

DB Step Up - 2 DB's

ID: 686

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Exercise Type:
Lower Step
Contraindications:
None
Equipment:
Dumbbell, Step
Applicability:
Focus
Superset?:
No
Sprint-able?:
Yes

Key Teaching Points:

  1. 1. Push the knee out on the descent to ensure it tracks over the toe.
  2. 2. Control the step length on each rep — inconsistency loads unevenly.
  3. 3. Quality of movement always takes priority over speed or load.

Regression:

Use a split-squat with the rear foot elevated on a low surface to reduce the balance demand.

Progression:

Progress to a walking lunge then a jumping lunge once bilateral mechanics are solid.

Common Problems:

Front knee traveling too far forward — cue a big step and emphasis on the vertical shin.