Bulgarian Squat
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Difficulty
Medium
Equipment Needed
bench or step
Starting Position
Standing with foot on step or bench.
Procedure
- Step forward into a split squat position.
- Slowly lower the body towards the floor. The knee of the trailing leg (leg that is on the step) should almost touch the floor while the knee of the front leg should be in line with the ankle.
- Return to the starting position and Repeat.
- Repeat with the other leg.
Coaching Keys
- Make sure to keep the front leg's knee in line with the ankle.
- Contract the glutes to help stabilize.
- Load from the hips.
- Keep abdominals tight.
You Should Feel it...
In your thighs and glutes
Exercise Purpose
Improves lower body strength and/or strength endurance.
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