Dumbbell Glute-Dominant Bulgarian Split Squat
The Bulgarian split squat with the torso leaning forward; the lean shifts the work from the thigh to the glute.
How to do it
Setup
Rear foot on a bench, a bell in each hand, torso leaning about 45° forward.
Steps
- Sink straight down, bells hanging low.
- Hold the lean; the chest stays over the front knee.
- Push the floor away through the front heel.
Common mistakes
Standing tall as the set tires: the lean IS the variant; keep it. Front knee sliding far forward: sit back more. Rounding the lower back: hinge at the hips, not the spine.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale driving up.
