Most Powerful Leg Strengthening Exercise (If you could only do one!)

[@MovewithDrMike]

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[@jimmyparsons6486]

Well done video, I've heard and seen about this exercise before but was hesitant to try it. Now with your advice and you showing the proper way to do it I'm ready to jump right in and try it. Thank you

[@MovewithDrMike]

Wow so great to hear you enjoyed this video! Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback and for watching! It means a lot!

[@Sukumar-up6op]

Very good exercise. Thanks Dr.

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for taking the time to watch this one! Glad you found this one helpful! Such a great exercise!!

[@beesplaining1882]

I'm a cyclist and can get very tight in the hips. This exercise is a favourite of mine especially because of it's ability to stretch out one hip as you strengthen the other leg. I look forward to trying the variations you have shown. Thanks.

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for taking the time to watch this one and for commenting! I appreciate the support! Are there any topics you’re interested in me covering?

[@beesplaining1882]

@@MovewithDrMike I'd really like to see what you recommend for stretches for hips and legs and when you think is best to do them. Tendon strengthening is another area that I'd like to see info on. Thanks again.

[@MovewithDrMike]

@beesplaining1882 perfect I’m going to add this to my video list! Thanks for the suggestions! Take care!

[@trevorvarney4900]

This is brilliant. Thank you so very much. I also use lunge and step up

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment! I’m glad you found this video helpful! Those lunges and step ups are some of my favorite leg exercises!

[@imjamming]

Well done! Thank you.

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for watching!

[@acekuzmanovski1583]

Thanks Dr.Mike, you provide the best advices

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for taking the time to watch this one! I appreciate it!

[@MegaMusical10]

Fantastic video, thanks!

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@D-Rex-]

Bulgarian split squat variation - One path to continuing playing sports for decades! From you higher-level of knowledge, any downsides to this variation? Good video

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for stopping by to watch this one and I appreciate you commenting! I really don’t see many downsides… this definitely can be more challenging if you lack single leg balance but you can easily support yourself assisting with your arms. Such a powerful exercise and can challenge your leg muscles in so many ways!

[@D-Rex-]

@@MovewithDrMike Thanks for the response! Big fan of the BSS! I see you have posted a Bulgarian Split Squat video, so will be sure and watch and comment!

[@MovewithDrMike]

@@D-Rex- awesome! So happy to hear you’re watching the videos and they are helpful! Let me know if there are any other technique or exercise videos you’d like for me to cover ! I want to help my viewers anyway I can! Take care!

[@cautious1343]

Happy to se this video. I had forgotten the exercise. My balance is way off. I think it's mostly due to sitting too much, and getting old. Anyways ... this is a very good way to strengthen and improve balance safely. Thanks

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for taking the time to watch this one and I’m happy to hear this was insightful!

[@proudmisfit4405]

nice. i love doing these with the TRX because of a couple of reasons. one as you said, i get a stretch on the leg that's in the strap, second because i can't generate force with the back leg, i connect well with the working leg. and of course because of the instability i get to also work on that.

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment! That’s a great idea utilizing the TRX straps! Such a great stimulus for the legs!

[@satchycollins3985]

Thanks

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate the support!

[@SuperSonicBaroque]

Well explained video

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thank you for taking the time to comment! I’m happy you found this video informative!!

[@MrCvdx12]

What is the ideal distance beetween the feet in doing split squats? Thanks

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for stopping by to watch! Great question! I would say that depending leg length everyone’s distance might look a little different. Ideally you should try to keep the distance that will allow your knees to both bend at about a 90 degree angle at the bottom of the movement. Hope that helps!

[@keithchildress9705]

4 sets of 25 Bulgarian split squats . I am a commercial carpenter and my legs don’t get tired at work.

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment! Bulgarian split squats are so effective!!! Great work to keep those legs functional and STRONG 💪

[@cautious1343]

Do you do them every day? Bodyweight ??

[@MovewithDrMike]

@@cautious1343 thanks for taking the time to watch! Yes you could totally do this with bodyweight only and still see great benefits! Also 2-3 times per week is good!

[@keithchildress9705]

2 times a week, along with sumo squats and Cossack squats. I do work in dumbbells into this routine, just not the high reps 6 to 15 reps

[@MovewithDrMike]

@@keithchildress9705thanks for sharing!!

[@jeffkilgore6320]

I’ve done this exercise and hyperextended my knee. Probably just my problem.

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for watching!

[@ponkey8569]

What about adding weight like Dumbbells or Kettlebells? I'm surprised that wasn't mentioned

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for taking the time to watch! Youre right! Adding load to this exercise will make it more difficult but the focus of this video was to go over exactly how to perform the exercise and plenty variations to use! Some people will indeed be challenged with just bodyweight alone and other advanced levels will need to add some weight! Dumbbells and kettlebells is one of the best ways to do this! I agree ☝️ with you!

[@ponkey8569]

@@MovewithDrMike thanks for that, great advice! Ive been looking for alternatives to BSS as I struggle with the balance and this is great!

[@MovewithDrMike]

@@ponkey8569 perfect! Glad you found this video helpful!

[@johnthomas8731]

split squat, kick stand squat, reverse lunge..... they look the same to me?

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for watching! Although these movements all look very similar they are all different variations!

[@abubakardhalayat6034]

Can I do this everyday with body weight

[@MovewithDrMike]

Absolutely! And it will still be very challenging! Thanks for watching!

[@abubakardhalayat6034]

@@MovewithDrMike thanks doctor

[@abubakardhalayat6034]

@@MovewithDrMike thanks doctor what the difference between split leg & B stand

[@MovewithDrMike]

Both variations are very similar. The main difference between a split stance and a B-stance is the distance between the feet. In the split stance, one foot is in front of the other, but further apart. The knees are often bent at a 90/90 degree angle at the bottom of the movement. With the B-stance, one foot is in front of the other, with the back foot slightly behind the front foot. The big toe of the back foot is even with the heel of the front foot. Hope that helps!

[@abubakardhalayat6034]

@@MovewithDrMike thanks once again doc your are very nice person Love from India ❤

[@adjim7687]

Isnt this a lunge movement?

[@MovewithDrMike]

Great question! Although it looks similar a split squat is not a lunge. A split squat is a static exercise where your feet stay on the floor, while a lunge is a dynamic exercise where you step forward, backward, or sideways. Thank you for taking the time to watch !

[@lymedog3176]

Why don’t you put your front foot on a slant board and go knee over toe… it’s a better stretch and muscle builder.

[@MovewithDrMike]

Thanks for your comment and I agree using a slant board is a great variation when you want to focus on quadricep loading;however, I prefer this variation to load the hips more. Thanks for taking the time to watch this one!