Dumbbell Bulgarian Split Squat

Primary muscles
Quads, Glutes
Secondary muscles
Hamstrings, Lower back, Abs
Equipment
Dumbbell
Movement pattern
Single Leg

Steps

  1. 1 Stand a comfortable distance in front of a flat bench, holding a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip. Place the top of one foot on the bench behind you.
  2. 2 Keeping your torso upright, lower your body by bending your front knee and hip, allowing your back knee to drop towards the floor.
  3. 3 Continue lowering until your front thigh is parallel to the floor or as deep as comfortable.
  4. 4 Drive through your front heel to extend your knee and hip, returning to the starting standing position.
  5. 5 Complete all repetitions on one side, then switch legs and repeat the movement.

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