Dumbbell step ups experiences?

[DoctorX]

Hurt my lower back 2 weeks ago. I heard a crack and couldn't even take my underwear off unless I was laying in my bed. Now my back is good. Like 90% better. But I want to avoid barbell squats to actively recover while I train legs for a couple of months until I feel 100%>>

Leg extension
Leg curl

Goblet squats
Dumbbell lunges/reverse lunges
Dumbbell step ups*** thinking about adding this but still in the fence due to not having constant time under tension. But some of these guys doing it got big legs and always been a hands on experience kinda guy over studies. So looking for others experience with this exercise if they saw further leg development with it

 

[TUTfan]

Go to the Doctor, get an XRay after that get a MRI.

 

[AlexDavis43]

Go to the Doctor, get an XRay after that get a MRI.

This, but also a lot of warming up and stretching. Lots of stretching. Hamstrings, glutes, low back,,, every day.

Really, everyone should do those things. Long-term mobility and functionality etc

 

[AlexDavis43]

But some of these guys doing it got big legs and always been a hands on experience kinda guy over studies. So looking for others experience with this exercise if they saw further leg development with it

What is your experience level: years training, amateur/professional bodybuilder, etc.?

How developed are your legs currently, on a scale from "do you skip leg day" to Tom Platz thighs?