How do you perform Bulgarian Split Squat?

  • Stand with your back to a high support (a bench, chair or other support).
  • Stand on one foot and place the top of the other foot on the high support.
  • Bend the knee of the supporting leg and lower your body until your back knee almost touches the floor.
  • Push yourself back up by pushing on your front foot until you are upright again.
  • Keep your body as vertical as possible.

Common faults

  • Insufficient contraction of the gluteal muscles during the exercise.
  • Insufficient control over the knees during the movement.
  • Bending forward too much.
  • Not sinking deep enough.