Dumbbell Step-Up Split Squat
A Bulgarian split squat with the front foot on the floor, then again with that foot stepped up onto a second bench ahead.
How to do it
Setup
Benches end to end a stride apart, rear foot on the back one, bells at the sides.
Steps
- Split squat once with the front foot on the floor.
- Step it onto the front bench and squat again.
- Step back down to the floor and repeat.
Common mistakes
Benches too far apart: the step up turns into a leap. Knee caving as the foot steps up: plant the whole foot, track the toes. Bells swinging on the transition: slow down between the squats.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale on each rise.
