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QuadsGlutes

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.

Bulgarian split squat

No equipmentIntermediateOne side at a time

How to

  1. 1

    Stand about a stride in front of a chair or sofa, facing away from it.

  2. 2

    Rest the top of your back foot on the seat.

  3. 3

    Lower straight down until your front thigh is nearly parallel to the floor.

  4. 4

    Drive back up through your front heel.

Tips

A slight forward lean puts more work into your glutes.

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