How to do a Bulgarian split squat

quads, glutes

Muscles worked
quads, glutes
Where
At the gym
Equipment
  • Bench
  • Dumbbells

How to do it

  1. Stand in front of a bench and rest the top of your back foot on it.
  2. Lower straight down until your front thigh is about parallel to the floor.
  3. Push through the front heel to stand up. Finish all reps, then switch legs.

Do both sides.

Common mistake

Front foot too close to the bench.

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