How to Do Bulgarian Split Squat Bodyweight Right

Bulgarian Split Squat Bodyweight Right 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 Right

  1. 01Stand facing away from a bench and place the top of the right foot on the padded surface behind you.
  2. 02Position the left foot forward enough to allow the hips to descend without the knee excessively crossing the toes.
  3. 03Lower the right knee toward the floor until the left thigh is parallel to the ground.
  4. 04Drive through the left mid-foot to return to the starting position while keeping the torso upright.
  5. 05Maintain a neutral pelvis to avoid excessive arching in the lower back throughout the set.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Bulgarian Split Squat Bodyweight Right

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

Prevent the front knee from collapsing inward by driving the big toe and outer heel into the floor to maintain hip external rotation.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Bulgarian Split Squat Bodyweight Right questions

What muscles does Bulgarian Split Squat Bodyweight Right work?

Bulgarian Split Squat Bodyweight Right 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 Right correctly?

Stand facing away from a bench and place the top of the right foot on the padded surface behind you. Position the left foot forward enough to allow the hips to descend without the knee excessively crossing the toes. Lower the right knee toward the floor until the left thigh is parallel to the ground. Drive through the left mid-foot to return to the starting position while keeping the torso upright. Maintain a neutral pelvis to avoid excessive arching in the lower back throughout the set.

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

Prevent the front knee from collapsing inward by driving the big toe and outer heel into the floor to maintain hip external rotation.

Is Bulgarian Split Squat Bodyweight Right suitable for beginners?

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

Do you need equipment for Bulgarian Split Squat Bodyweight Right?

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

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