Elevated Split Squat
The Bulgarian split squat with the front foot on a low step too; both feet raised, the hips can sink deeper.
How to do it
Setup
Front foot on a low step, rear foot on a bench behind, hands clasped at the chest.
Steps
- Lower until the front thigh passes parallel.
- Keep the front knee over the middle of the foot.
- Drive up through the front foot.
Common mistakes
Front foot half off the step: the whole foot stays on it. Going deeper than the hips control: stop before the lower back rounds. Pushing off the bench: the front leg lifts.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale up.
