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Dumbbell step-up with knee drive

A compound exercise for the glutes and quads, with help from the abs. Equipment: dumbbells and plyo box or step.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Dumbbells at your sides, one foot on a box.
  2. Stand up and drive the back knee to hip height
  3. Step back down slowly

Muscles worked

Dumbbell step-up with knee drive: 3D figure mid-rep with the glutes and quads highlighted

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