How to Do Chair Bulgarian Split Squats Bodyweight Left

Chair Bulgarian Split Squats 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 Chair Bulgarian Split Squats Bodyweight Left

  1. 01Place the top of the right foot on the seat of the chair behind you and stand roughly two feet in front of the chair with the left leg.
  2. 02Lower the hips toward the floor by bending the left knee until the left thigh is parallel to the ground.
  3. 03Keep the torso upright to shift the load onto the left quadriceps while the right knee stays pointing toward the floor.
  4. 04Drive the left heel into the floor to return to the starting position.
  5. 05Inhale on the descent and exhale as the left leg reaches full extension.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Chair Bulgarian Split Squats 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

Keep the laces of the rear foot flat on the chair to prevent the ankle from pushing off and turning the movement into a bilateral squat.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Chair Bulgarian Split Squats Bodyweight Left questions

What muscles does Chair Bulgarian Split Squats Bodyweight Left work?

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

How do you do Chair Bulgarian Split Squats Bodyweight Left correctly?

Place the top of the right foot on the seat of the chair behind you and stand roughly two feet in front of the chair with the left leg. Lower the hips toward the floor by bending the left knee until the left thigh is parallel to the ground. Keep the torso upright to shift the load onto the left quadriceps while the right knee stays pointing toward the floor. Drive the left heel into the floor to return to the starting position. Inhale on the descent and exhale as the left leg reaches full extension.

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

Keep the laces of the rear foot flat on the chair to prevent the ankle from pushing off and turning the movement into a bilateral squat.

Is Chair Bulgarian Split Squats Bodyweight Left suitable for beginners?

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

Do you need equipment for Chair Bulgarian Split Squats Bodyweight Left?

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

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