Intermediate exercise

Bulgarian Split Squat with Dumbbells

Also called Bulgarian Split Squat, DB Bulgarian Split Squat

  • Muscle Growth
  • Stability
  • Strength
  • Bodybuilding

Technique

How to perform Bulgarian Split Squat with Dumbbells

  1. Position yourself into a staggered stance with the rear foot elevated and front foot forward.
  2. Hold a dumbbell in each hand, letting them hang at the sides.
  3. This will be your starting position.
  4. Begin by descending, flexing your knee and hip to lower your body down.
  5. Maintain good posture througout the movement.
  6. Keep the front knee in line with the foot as you perform the exercise.
  7. At the bottom of the movement, drive through the heel to extend the knee and hip to return to the starting position.

GymDaze demonstration

Watch Bulgarian Split Squat with Dumbbells

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis.

MuscleScoreRole
Gluteus Maximus1.0Target, Mover
Rectus Femoris0.9Target, Mover
Vastus Lateralis0.9Target, Mover
Vastus Medialis0.9Target, Mover
Gluteus Medius0.5Mover, Stabilizer