DB Step ups v DB Lunges

[King of the Misc]

Hey, I usually do DB Lunges after ATG squats on leg day and was wondering if DB step ups are a suitable substitute for the lunges. I have been doing them for a while and maybe its time for something new. If anyone's tried them weighted or if you know anything about it, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Thanks in advance

[King of the Misc]

Anyone? lol.....*cough* *reps* *cough*

[papi93]

Yes, you can substitute them for lunges. I have done this and you can see them in my workouts (through my logs, that is). I prefer dumbbells over a barbell but here is a reference to them being an underrated hamstring exercise (along with the quads and glutes, of course): http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=459875

[King of the Misc]

Thanks a lot man, that link was really helpful

[papi93]

Thanks a lot man, that link was really helpful

No problem. I find the step-ups to be a little more challenging than dynamic lunges. You really have to try to concentrate on the eccentric (negative) contraction. Is very easy to just "collapse" on the negative.

[papi93]

Have you read any of Ian King's articles?

[King of the Misc]

Yeah I can imagine, I better try and do some more research on it, but leg day just had a new addition

Thanks once again

[King of the Misc]

Have you read any of Ian King's articles?

nah I haven't, I'll look him up on google