Dumbbell Bulgarian Split Squats

1. Start standing in front of a bench with your feet shoulder width apart. Hold a dumbbell in each hand and keep them at your sides.
2. Raise one foot and rest it on the bench behind you.
3. Bend your front knee to lower into a deep lunge position.
4. Press out of your front heel to then rise back up tot he starting position.
- Have a straight spine and engaged core to avoid any hunching. Do not look down at the ground; keep your gaze forward.
- As you lunge down on our supporting leg, keep your knee facing forward and in line with our toes. You do not want your knee to go past your toes.
- You want your back knee to be facing straight downward. This should be parallel with your front leg.
- The goal is for your front knee to create a 90 degree angle, however that takes increased mobility and stability. Go as low as you can without compromising form, losing your balance, or straining your knees.
- As you rise back up to stand, push out of your front heel to engage your glute.