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Dumbbell step-up

A compound exercise for the quads and glutes, with help from the hamstrings. 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. Push through the top foot
  3. Step down slowly

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