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dumbbell lunge Activity intensity • Moderate
✓ knee safe
✓ shoulder safe
✓ lower back safe
✓ wrist safe
Dumbbell Box Step-Up
Primary Muscles: glutes, quadriceps
Secondary Stabilisers: hamstrings, core
DEFAULT REP RANGE
8-12 reps
INTERVAL REST TARGET
90s
DIFFICULTY
beginner
Biomechanical Coaching Cues
- Place your entire lead foot on a knee-height box or bench.
- Lean your torso slightly forward and avoid pushing off the floor with your trailing foot.
- Lower yourself back down over 2 to 3 seconds using only the lead leg.