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Dumbbell step-up alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the dumbbell step-up, best matches first.

  1. Barbell reverse lungeTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs barbell and squat rack.
  2. Bulgarian split squatTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs dumbbells and flat bench.
  3. Dumbbell walking lungeTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  4. Kettlebell reverse lungeTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  5. Reverse lungeTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, no equipment.
  6. Smith machine split squatTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs smith machine.
  7. Step-upTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs plyo box or step.
  8. Curtsy lungeTrains the glutes and quads, same movement, no equipment.
  9. Goblet reverse lungeTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  10. Jumping lungeTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, no equipment.
  11. Rear-foot-elevated split squatTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs plyo box or step.
  12. Split squatTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, no equipment.

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