How To Bulgarian Split Squat 101

Learn 2 simple tips to perfect your bulgarian split squat.

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[Gain_Mane]

I avoided this exercise because I had no idea which side I was supposed to feel or how close or how far to be from the bench. It just felt so awkward. I am so glad you showed us this.

[foskco]

This exercise has always felt so awkward for me. I feel so wobbly and off balance and it feels like Im exhausting myself just trying to stabilize. Having the kickstand leg lower really made all the difference. Amazing I had never heard of this before.

[melodymurray]

This is the most useful instruction on how to properly do a Bulgarian Split Squat 🙏

[ThisOrThat]

Been in CrossFit for a month now and I live off this channel. Watching exercises day before class. I appreciate you so much!

[nilsar]

This is and awesome tip for Bulgarian squats, been doing it with bench for last 12 weeks and had knee pain, this took away the pressure of the knee and got onto right parts glutes and thighs

[JorgeMP]

Absolutely incredible. Now I will go back to Bulgarian SS and implement all of these tips. Thanks for another amazing video!

[bro]

My trainer has me do these with 40lb bells in each hand and hold the lower squat position for 1 minute. It’s brutal!

[Nonakame]

Thank you for this video. I always did mine on a bench and now I’m getting better mind muscle with a lower rear leg elevation. Makes a bunch of difference. Thanks again!

[moneypenny]

Just what I needed, THANK YOU! BTW, your video on foot position on the squat fix my knee-pain problem during squats!

[Eudaimonia]

Dr. Horschig is nailing this topic!
Many thanks. One of my favourite channels! 😍

[brave]

Thank you so much ! Back to bulgarian squat the lower elevation is a real game changer !👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[Ryan-gvgy]

You’re the best thank you. I felt the stretch in the front on my leg, and actually liked it. Now new and better form. 💪

[amans_]

Dude this awesome I thought I couldn't do these at home cause I don't have a bench but apperently the drop from my patio to yard is large enough, got leg day tommorow.

[calicookstunes]

Thanks man. Was having some knee pain with this yesterday and your information is always spot on!

[rrurban]

This exercise, using a smith machine, is making my quads grow fast without doing 400 lbs squats. I resisted doing these for a long time but have discovered its an incredible exercise for quads and glutes

[starshine]

Thank you this was a helpful tutorial. I've always done it too high. Tried it lower and feels much better. Your videos really are the best. I always learn something new. Thank you

[john]

Thank you so much for this!! Your Rebuilding Milo book and videos have helped me tremendously overcoming my patellar tendinitis issue.

[virityrealtual]

squat university has a nice short on how to initiate the bulgarian SSquat from a bench. Saw it once and using it every time i train legs. You sit on your bench first in a consistent matter. Straighten the front leg with the toes up and touching the ground with the heeel. Then you stand on that foot first before placing the back foot on the bench. This makes it consistent. Focus on 90% of the weight on the front foot and only using the backfoot for balance. Really love this exercise as I just cannot seem to squat comfortable, even with comically low weights. Just goin to progress on the BSS and combine it with something like nordic hamstring curls, some calve/tib exercises

[susanapplegate]

Such fantastic info always! Headed out of state with no gym access and I’m really happy I have your channel to keep me working these next few months! Thank you

[clalvarez]

THIS. My hip have changed since my children so i have some pain. My pelvis is uneven so i have i hard time with my quads and making sure i build even muscle. I appreciate your video so much!!!