Dumbbell Step-Up (Floor Start)

Stand in front of a stable bench with both feet on the floor and a dumbbell at each side.

Place one whole foot on the bench and transfer your weight onto that leg.

Use a stable bench and place the whole working foot on it.

Keep the working knee aligned with the foot and the pelvis controlled.

Pushing off strongly with the trailing leg instead of using the leg on the bench.

Allowing the working knee to collapse inward or the pelvis to rotate.

Using an unstable bench, placing only part of the foot on it, or dropping during the descent.