Bulgarian Split Squat Deep Pulses
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- Exercise Types:
- Lower Squat, Lower Step
- Contraindications:
- Knee Problems
- Equipment:
- Floor Based
- Applicability:
- Focus
- Superset?:
- Yes
- Sprint-able?:
- No
Key Teaching Points:
- 1. Keep chest tall by driving elbows down on a goblet or front squat variation.
- 2. Quality of movement always takes priority over speed or load.
- 3. Establish a stable base before adding any dynamic component.
- 4. 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:
Bouncing out of the bottom — enforce a pause at the bottom to eliminate elastic rebound.