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Explore/Glutes

Bulgarian Split Squat

DumbbellCompoundTakes some practiceOne side at a time
Front
Back
Primary Secondary

Works

Quads, Glutes

Also adductors, hamstrings

You need

Dumbbells, Bench

Dumbbells setup →Adjustable bench setup →
How to do itPicture · 3 steps
  1. 1Rear foot on a bench, laces down
  2. 2Drop the back knee straight down
  3. 3Lean forward slightly for more glute, stay upright for more quad

Most common mistake

Front foot too close, so the heel lifts.

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Research
56
Published rubric
Lifters
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0/10 ratings
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Why research scores it 56
Transfer · 45%3/5
Injury protection · 30%3/5
Practicality · 25%4/5
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