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Kettlebell & Dumbbell

DB Box Step-over

Stepping over a box with dumbbells. Step onto the box with one or two dumbbells and back down on the other side. Builds single-leg strength under load.

Category
Kettlebell & Dumbbell
Muscles
Thigh, Glutes, Balance
Equipment
Dumbbell, Box

How to do the DB Box Step-over, step by step

  1. Hold the dumbbells at your sides and stand in front of the box.
  2. Place your whole foot on the box.
  3. Drive up through your front leg without pushing off your back leg.
  4. Stand stable at the top for a moment.
  5. Step down the other side under control.

Common mistakes and how to fix them

  • Pushing off the floorthe work comes from the leg on the box
  • Only half your foot on the edgeplace your whole foot
  • Jumping downstep down under control

How to scale the DB Box Step-over

If you can't do the movement cleanly yet or the workout is too heavy, use one of these variations:

  • Lower box
  • No weight
  • One dumbbell held at your chest

Also known as

Box step-over · Db box step over · Db bso

These descriptions are general guidance and don't replace a coach. Have someone at your box show you new movements, and stop if anything hurts.

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