Hammer Strength Plate-Loaded Squat Lunge - Bulgarian Split Squat

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Coach's Tips

This version of the Bulgarian split squat focuses the load on one leg.

1. Hold the machine handle and place one foot in front of the equipment.

2. Place the other foot on the bench or platform behind.

3. Keep your chest up and your upper body straight.

1. Slowly lower down by bending your front knee and sending your hips back.

2. Stop when your thighs are close to parallel with the floor.

3. Push off the heel of your front foot to return to the starting position.

4. Proceed in the same manner on the opposite side.

Breathe in while going down, and breathe out while coming up.

1. Please be careful not to let your front knee cave inward.

2. Make sure to check that your knees are comfortable and not too strained when going down too deep.

3. Start by practicing the pattern with light weights or just your body weight.

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