Assisted Dumbbell Step Up
Exercise Overview
The assisted dumbbell step up exercise is a unilateral knee extensor and hip extensor strengthening exercise. This exercise requires an exercise stepper, plyobox, or staircase. You may use a dowel or wall to assist you in balancing during this exercise. Start by stepping up with one leg and plant it down so that the full foot is supported by the step. In the opposite hand hold a dumbbell. Proceed to step up while making sure that the center of your knee aligns well with your 2nd to 3rd toe. Step back down and repeat as required.
Muscles Involved
Quadricepsvastus lateralisvastus medialisvastus intermediusvastus medialis obliquerectus femorisGluteus Maximus
Related Conditions
Runner’s KneeJumper’s KneePatellofemoral Pain SyndromeQuadriceps Tendinitis / Patellar TendinitisMeniscus TearACL SprainITB syndrome
