Exercise of the Week

Bulgarian split-squat:

  • Starting position: With one foot on the floor, place the other foot behind you on a bench (or other flat, stable surface) with the ball of the foot in contact with the bench.
  • Bend front knee to approximately 90 degrees, allowing the rear knee to lower towards the floor. Do not allow the front knee to move beyond the front toes. Back remains in neutral position. Repeat and switch legs.
  • Muscles worked: Quadriceps, hamstrings, and gluteal muscles of the front leg, with the illiopsoas group contributing to the action of the rear leg.

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