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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