Bodyweight Heel Elevated Bulgarian Split Squat
The Bulgarian split squat with the front heel on a small wedge; the knee travels further and the thigh works harder.
How to do it
Setup
Rear foot on a bench behind, front heel on a small wedge or plate, hands on the hips.
Steps
- Sink straight down, the front knee sliding over the toes.
- Keep the front heel pressed onto the wedge.
- Drive up through the front foot.
Common mistakes
Heel slipping off the wedge: set it squarely first. Hips drifting back to spare the knee: its forward travel is the point. Bouncing out of the bottom: pause, then stand.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale up.
