Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Two Kettlebell Lateral Step Up.
A weighted unilateral lower-body exercise in which you step sideways up onto a raised platform while holding one or two kettlebells. The lateral approach targets the outer glutes and hip abductors, and the kettlebell load intensifies the demand on the stepping leg and core stabilisers.
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The Two Kettlebell Lateral Step Up is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.