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Bench Bulgarian Split Squats

The Bench Bulgarian Split Squats is a bench and bodyweight exercise that targets the quads, with the glutes and hamstrings assisting. Follow the 7 steps below.

Bench Bulgarian Split Squats demonstration
Target muscles
Quads
Also works
Glutes, Hamstrings
Equipment
Bench, Bodyweight
Body part
Upper legs

Step by step

  1. Stand upright a few feet in front of a bench, placing one foot behind you on the bench.
  2. Engage your core and keep torso upright.
  3. Lower your body by bending the front knee until the front thigh is parallel to the floor.
  4. Push through the front heel to return to the starting position.
  5. Keep back straight and knees tracking over toes.
  6. Maintain controlled movement and steady breathing.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and switch legs.

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