Bulgarian Squat

DIFFICULTY

Moderate

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

bench or step

STARTING POSITION

Standing with foot on step or bench.

PROCEDURE

1. Step forward into a split squat position.
2. 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.
3. Return to the starting position and Repeat.
4. 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

SKI PURPOSE

Improves lower body strength and/or strength endurance.