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Quads

Bulgarian Split Squat

CompoundIntermediate

How to do it

Drop the back knee straight down, front shin stays vertical.

Muscles

Primary

Quads, Glutes

Secondary

Adductors, Hamstrings

Steps to perform

  1. 1Stand a stride in front of a bench and rest your back foot on it.
  2. 2Hold dumbbells at your sides.
  3. 3Lower until your back knee nearly touches the floor.
  4. 4Drive up through your front heel. Complete all reps, then switch.

Loads the knees. Plans swap it out if you report issues there.

Equipment

Dumbbells
Flat bench

Alternatives

Walking Dumbbell Lunge

Quads · Glutes

Smith Machine Split Squat

Quads · Glutes

Reverse Lunge

Quads · Glutes

Dumbbell Step-Up

Quads · Glutes

Barbell Back Squat

Quads · Glutes