Strap Bulgarian Squats
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- Exercise Types:
- Lower Squat, Total Quadruped
- Contraindications:
- Lower Back Problems, Knee Problems
- Equipment:
- Straps
- Applicability:
- Focus
- Superset?:
- Yes
- Sprint-able?:
- No
Key Teaching Points:
- 1. End range is where the real work happens — do not shy away from it.
- 2. Break at hips and knees simultaneously to initiate the descent.
- 3. Engage the core before initiating any movement.
Regression:
Assisted squat using TRX or a doorframe to offload bodyweight while practising full range.
Progression:
Progress to a single-leg squat variation: Bulgarian split squat, pistol squat, or shrimp squat.
Common Problems:
Not reaching full depth — address hip mobility or add a heel elevation to allow full range without compensation.