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Bulgarian Split Squat alternatives

The Bulgarian Split Squat mainly trains your quads and glutes. These swaps hit the same muscles, so you don't lose the session.

Goblet Squat

Dumbbell · Same quads, glutes

Hold one dumbbell upright against your chest, hands cupping the top end.

Cue: Elbows inside knees, controlled descent, drive through mid-foot.

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Leg Press

Machine · Same quads, glutes

Sit with your back and hips flat on the pad.

Cue: Feet shoulder-width, lower until hips start to tuck, don't lock out hard.

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Hack Squat

Machine · Same quads

Shoulders under the pads, back flat against the backrest.

Cue: Stay tall against the pad, knees track over toes.

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Bodyweight Squat

Bodyweight · Same quads, glutes

Feet just wider than hips, toes turned out a touch.

Cue: Sit back and down, chest tall, heels on the floor.

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