BULGARIAN SPLIT SQUAT

WITH WEIGHTS

BY  SEQUOIA HALDAN

Bulgarian  Split Squats  is a lower body strength building exercise also known as an elevated single-leg squat.

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GLUTES

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QUADS

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CORE

01. 

Grab a step box or a low bench and place it 2-3 feet behind you.

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Grab dumbbells for each hand and separating your legs into a split stance, with one foot forward and the other leg back about 2-3 ft apart. 

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2-3  Ft.

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Bend both knees simultaneously to a 90 degree angle while the back heel rises slightly and placing the weight evenly across your toes.

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Lower down until your back knee is a few inches from the floor, hold for 1-2 seconds.

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Rise up by shifting your bodyweight to the front heel & push yourself back up to the starting position. 

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Repeat 12 x Each Leg = 4 Rounds

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