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Dumbbell Bulgarian split squat

per side

Movement pattern:
Lunge
Equipment:
Dumbbells
Level:
Intermediate
Primary muscle:
Quads
Also works:
Glutes, Hamstrings, Hip adductors

Technique

Dumbbells in hand, rear foot up on a bench. Lower straight down with the front shin close to vertical; staying upright biases the quads, leaning forward biases the glutes.

Common mistakes

Stance too short, sending the front knee way past the toes.

Easier option: Reverse lunge

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