Dumbbell Assisted Bulgarian Split-Squat
Elevate leg day with Dumbbell Assisted Bulgarian Split-Squats! Build strength & balance, and target those glutes.
The Dumbbell Assisted Bulgarian Split-Squat is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and core. You'll need: dumbbells or exercise bench.
Required Equipment
Dumbbell Assisted Bulgarian Split-Squat Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Hamstrings; Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
Dumbbell Assisted Bulgarian Split-Squat Variations and Alternatives
Dumbbell Assisted Bulgarian Split-Squat FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Assisted Bulgarian Split-Squat work?
The Dumbbell Assisted Bulgarian Split-Squat mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and core. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Assisted Bulgarian Split-Squat?
Dumbbells or exercise bench.
Is the Dumbbell Assisted Bulgarian Split-Squat a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Dumbbell Assisted Bulgarian Split-Squat go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Dumbbell Assisted Bulgarian Split-Squat variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Assisted Bulgarian Split-Squat, Barbell Bulgarian Zercher Split-Squat, Bodyweight Bulgarian Elevated-Heel Split-Squat and Alternating Bulgarian Split-Squat.
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