Are You Doing Bulgarian Split Squats Right? #legday #gluteworkout

8 Dec 2025 · 1 min

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In this brief instructional clip, the presenter explains how subtle changes in Bulgarian split squat form shift the primary muscle worked. Keeping the chest up, placing the front foot closer, and descending straight down emphasizes the quadriceps. Conversely, leaning the torso forward, moving the foot farther out, and descending down‑and‑back stretches and targets the glutes. A practical stability tip is offered: adjust the bench so the front foot can sit in the bench’s crevice, improving balance. The tone is informal with a dash of humor, acknowledging the discomfort of split squats while encouraging viewers to understand which muscles they’re training.

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When you keep your chest up, your foot closer in, and go straight down in a Bulgarian split squat, you're going to target more of your quad. But when you lean your torso forward, put your foot farther out, and go down and back, you're You're going to stretch and target more of your glute. And a pro tip, you can move this part of the bench up, move this part of the bench up, and then put your foot in the crevice. You'll have better balance and stability. And honestly, no matter how you do them, you're probably going to hate your life, but you might as well know what muscle you're working correctly.