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Take care with: knees, hips

If you have trouble with your knees or hips, check with a doctor or physio first. In the app we automatically swap this exercise for a gentler one when you report it.

Dumbbell Bulgarian split squat

DumbbellsIntermediateOne side at a time

How to

  1. 1

    Rest your back foot on a bench or chair and hold the dumbbells at your sides.

  2. 2

    Lower straight down under control.

  3. 3

    Keep your front knee tracking over your toes, not caving in.

  4. 4

    Drive back up and finish all reps on one side before switching.

Tips

Start without weight until you find the right distance from the bench.

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