Bulgarian split squat
- Intermediate
- Box or step
- Unilateral
Drop straight down, weight on the front leg
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Quads
- Secondary:
- Glutes
How to do it
- Rest the top of your rear foot on the box and step the other foot a long stride forward.
- Lower until the front thigh is close to horizontal.
- Drive up through the front heel; switch legs at the end.
Common mistakes
- Placing the front foot too close to the box.
- Loading the weight onto the rear leg.
Tips
- One of the most complete leg options you can do at home.
- If you wobble, rest a hand on the wall.