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Bodyweight Bulgarian Split Squats

Bodyweight Bulgarian Split Squats

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Author

Owen Jones

Updated

17 Sep 2024

Demonstration Video

  • Description
  • Instructions
  • Muscle Groups
  • Tips

Exercise Description

Exercise Instructions

  • Step 1

    Stand with your back to the edge of the bench. Place the top of one leg on the bench behind you so you can stand on only one leg.
  • Step 2

    Keeping your torso straight, squat down with your supporting leg until your back knee almost touches the floor.
  • Step 3

    Exhale as you pass through the supporting leg to stand up. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions. Repeat the Bulgarian squat with the opposite leg.

Muscle Groups

Bodyweight Bulgarian Split Squats targets Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads as seen below.

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Exercise Tips

  • Keep your front knee and foot in line and look forward. Your knee should not move in front of your toes when you squat.
  • Keep your torso straight and your back neutral throughout the exercise.