Bulgarian Split Squat
Primary Muscles
QuadricepsGlutes
Secondary Muscles
Hamstrings
Equipment
DumbbellsBench
Difficulty
Intermediate
How to Perform
- Stand a couple feet in front of a bench, one foot resting on it behind you.
- Hold dumbbells at your sides.
- Lower your body until your front thigh is parallel to the floor.
- Push through your front heel to return to standing.
Pro Tips
- Keep most of the weight on your front leg.
- Don't let your front knee travel too far forward.
- Keep your torso upright.
Common Mistakes
- Putting too much weight on the back leg.
- Leaning too far forward.
- Not maintaining balance.