DB Bulgarian Split Squat

A compound dumbbell exercise for the quadriceps and gluteus maximus.

  • Legs
  • Dumbbell
  • Compound

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Muscles worked

MainQuadriceps, Gluteus maximus
AlsoHamstrings, Adductors

Setup

Keep most of the weight on the front leg and the rear foot for balance only.

How to do it well

  • Hold dumbbells at the sides
  • Set the rear foot on a bench
  • Lower and drive through the front heel

Common mistakes

  • Pushing off the back foot too much
  • Front knee caving inward

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.