How to Do Bulgarian Split Squat Bodyweight Left

Bulgarian Split Squat Bodyweight Left is a quads exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Quads

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Bulgarian Split Squat Bodyweight Left

  1. 01Stand facing away from a bench and place the top of the right foot on the elevated surface.
  2. 02Position the left foot approximately two feet in front of the bench to allow for a deep range of motion.
  3. 03Lower the hips vertically until the left thigh is parallel to the ground, keeping the left knee aligned with the mid-foot.
  4. 04Push through the left mid-foot to return to the starting position without locking the knee out fully.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Bulgarian Split Squat Bodyweight Left

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Quads Extends the knee, driving squats, lunges and jumps.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Maintain a slight forward lean in the torso to shift the mechanical load from the lower back onto the gluteus maximus.

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05 / FAQ

Bulgarian Split Squat Bodyweight Left questions

What muscles does Bulgarian Split Squat Bodyweight Left work?

Bulgarian Split Squat Bodyweight Left is catalogued as a quads exercise in A90 Training Club, with the quads as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Bulgarian Split Squat Bodyweight Left correctly?

Stand facing away from a bench and place the top of the right foot on the elevated surface. Position the left foot approximately two feet in front of the bench to allow for a deep range of motion. Lower the hips vertically until the left thigh is parallel to the ground, keeping the left knee aligned with the mid-foot. Push through the left mid-foot to return to the starting position without locking the knee out fully.

What is the A90 coach tip for Bulgarian Split Squat Bodyweight Left?

Maintain a slight forward lean in the torso to shift the mechanical load from the lower back onto the gluteus maximus.

Is Bulgarian Split Squat Bodyweight Left suitable for beginners?

Bulgarian Split Squat Bodyweight Left is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Bulgarian Split Squat Bodyweight Left?

No. Bulgarian Split Squat Bodyweight Left is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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