How to Do Bulgarian Split Squat Cable Resistance Band

Bulgarian Split Squat Cable Resistance Band is a quads exercise using cable and resistance band, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Quads

Equipment

Cable, Resistance band

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Bulgarian Split Squat Cable Resistance Band

  1. 01Place the rear foot on a bench behind you and hold the cable handle or band at chest height.
  2. 02Descend by bending the front knee until the thigh is parallel with the floor.
  3. 03Counteract the horizontal pull of the cable or band by keeping the front knee tracked over the middle toe.
  4. 04Drive through the front mid-foot to return to a standing position.
  5. 05Inhale as you lower the hips and exhale as you drive upward.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Bulgarian Split Squat Cable Resistance Band

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

Lean the torso forward at a thirty degree angle to increase the stretch on the glute of the front leg.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Bulgarian Split Squat Cable Resistance Band questions

What muscles does Bulgarian Split Squat Cable Resistance Band work?

Bulgarian Split Squat Cable Resistance Band 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 Cable Resistance Band correctly?

Place the rear foot on a bench behind you and hold the cable handle or band at chest height. Descend by bending the front knee until the thigh is parallel with the floor. Counteract the horizontal pull of the cable or band by keeping the front knee tracked over the middle toe. Drive through the front mid-foot to return to a standing position. Inhale as you lower the hips and exhale as you drive upward.

What is the A90 coach tip for Bulgarian Split Squat Cable Resistance Band?

Lean the torso forward at a thirty degree angle to increase the stretch on the glute of the front leg.

Is Bulgarian Split Squat Cable Resistance Band suitable for beginners?

Bulgarian Split Squat Cable Resistance Band is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Bulgarian Split Squat Cable Resistance Band?

Bulgarian Split Squat Cable Resistance Band uses cable and resistance band.

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