Dumbell Contralateral Glute Dominant Bulgarian Split Squat (female)

Dumbell Contralateral Glute Dominant Bulgarian Split Squat demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Place a dumbbell in your right hand and stand about 2 feet away from a bench. Place your left foot behind you on the bench
  • 2Lower your body toward the ground until your right thigh is parallel to the ground, keeping your back straight
  • 3Push yourself back up with your right foot until you are standing straight again
  • 4Repeat with the opposite leg
  • 5Perform the recommended number of sets and repetitions

Tips:

  • Engage your glutes as you push yourself back up
  • Try to maintain balance throughout the movement
  • Don't let your knee surpass your toe while lowering
  • Breathe in as you lower and breathe out as you push back up

Dumbell Contralateral Glute Dominant Bulgarian Split Squat Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs