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Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)

Muscles worked

  • Quadrizeps
  • Hip Adductors
  • Gluteus
  • Quadratus Lumborum
  • Long Calf
  • Short Calf
  • Calf (Gastrocnemius)
  • Calf (Soleus)

Equipment

Dumbbells
Dumbbells
Flat Bench
Flat Bench

Form Cues

  • Grab a pair of dumbbells, hold them next to your hip

  • Place your rear foot on a knee-high elevation behind you

  • Place your other foot one step length in front of the elevation

  • Lower until your rear knee (nearly) touches the floor

  • Maintain a relatively upright torso

  • Avoid compensating by arching the lower back too much

  • Move slowly to maintain balance carefully

  • Avoid the dumbbells swinging around

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