Dumbbell Bulgarian Split Squat

Equipment: Dumbbell

Dumbbell Bulgarian Split Squat

Description

The dumbbell Bulgarian split squat targets the quads, hamstrings, and glutes. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Stand a few feet in front of a bench, holding a dumbbell in each hand with arms at your sides.
  2. Place the top of your left foot on the bench behind you.
  3. Lower your body by bending your right knee, keeping your torso upright and right knee aligned with your ankle.
  4. Lower until your right thigh is parallel to the floor.
  5. Push through your right heel to return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.

Primary Muscles

  • Gluteus Maximus
  • Quadriceps

Synergistic Muscles

  • Adductor Magnus
  • Soleus