Assisted Dumbbell Step Up

ASSISTED DUMBBELL STEP UP

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:

• Quadriceps

  • vastus lateralis

  • vastus medialis

  • vastus intermedius

  • vastus medialis oblique

  • rectus femoris

• Gluteus Maximus

Related Conditions:

• Runner’s Knee

• Jumper’s Knee

• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

• Quadriceps Tendinitis / Patellar Tendinitis

• Meniscus Tear

• ACL Sprain

• ITB syndrome

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