Dumbell Glute Dominant Bulgarian Split Squat (female)

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Instructions:

  • 1Stand holding dumbbells at your sides, facing away from a bench
  • 2Extend one foot behind you and rest it on the bench
  • 3Lower your body by flexing the knee and hip of your front leg until your rear knee nearly touches the floor
  • 4Push off your front foot to raise your body back up to the starting position
  • 5Repeat the movement with the other leg

Tips:

  • Keep your torso upright throughout the exercise
  • Avoid allowing your knee to move past your toes in the downward phase of the squat
  • Ensure your weight is balanced evenly across your front foot
  • Engage your glutes when rising back up to the starting position

Dumbell Glute Dominant Bulgarian Split Squat Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs