How To: Bulgarian Split Squats
If you don’t already hate your life, there’s an exercise that’s sure to help you succeed at that.
And that exercise is…?!?!
*drum roll*
Yup, it’s none other than the Bulgarian split squat!
Notorious for having people cursing up a storm as they perform them and thinking up all sorts of violence to inflict on their creator, Bulgarian split squats are one of the best lower body exercises out there.
Depending on how the exercise is set up, Bulgarian split squats can be performed to emphasize the glutes or quads while also targeting the hamstrings and calves to a lesser extent and without putting as much strain on the lower back as a traditional squat. As such, Bulgarian split squats are ideal for anyone who wants to focus on their thighs or butt or has lower back problems. Additionally, although Bulgarian split squats are best used for strength and muscle growth purposes, they can also be used to improve balance and stability, as each side of the body has to work independently of the other to execute the movement. Continue reading How To: Bulgarian Split Squats
