The Only Way You Should Be Doing Bulgarian Split Squats! (BUTT GROWTH)

[@leahd6494]

I’ve been doing all of these mistakes and that is most likely why I hated doing this during my workouts. Thanks for the great content.

[@Croissantrophy.meme.channel]

No... This exercise is hell even doing it right xD you'll hate it anyway

[@franchiruiz9655]

Facts 😆 me too . Hopefully i hate it less now

[@midocrimsonfate1948]

@@Croissantrophy.meme.channel I was about to say the same thing lol

[@angelaroberts2882]

I’m never in a comfortable position doing these 😩

[@kecrn4132]

Me tooooooooo!!!

[@AMPFitness247]

This is coming from an educator, you’re an effective teacher. I really appreciate the attention to detail.

[@lankyluc]

As a 6’6” guy I’m so thankful for guys like Adam who understand some of the intricacies of long ranges of motion. I have been doing my split squats way to high on my back leg. Thanks for the demo.

[@helmutkrusemann9194]

Hi Lucas, I´m 6´3" and I have the same problem. My 18 inch bench is too high I think, but I´m not sure! Can I ask please how high your box height/bench height is? thank you very much for your valuable time and help!

[@yashhgami]

@@helmutkrusemann9194 Hi, I am late to this, I am 5'10 and I use 12" box with the best results. You can experiment with this, maybe use a 12" box and put 1-2" on top depending on your flexibility/mobility/leg length

[@wrnowown]

@@yashhgami I’m 5’10 too bro but what are you and I doing in this thread sub

[@danielintorella]

YES! 6'6" club here as well.. longer levers, more TUT & just overall slightly different mechanics for us. I just came across this channel & have subscribed

[@greentara291]

@LucasMitchell - I'm 5'2" with short legs so you can imagine how far off I've been! It's SO about the levers!

[@sweetsweetmango3603]

I’ll try this next time. I’ve avoided bulg. split squats for so long because I always feel it in my quads and not the glutes.

[@freshness2569]

Same

[@buttons256]

Better than me, all I’m feeling pain in is my ankle 💀💀

[@Shannon_Robbie]

I can only feel this in my quads and the hams of my elevated leg.

[@greentara291]

Thanks for helping me solve this challenge! Bulgarian Split Squats have always felt lousy in my low back. At 5'2" with short legs even for my height, I was trying to use the bench. Per watching you, I've set up a stack of yoga blocks at 10" and surprise, surprise, no low back pain! These feel great. BW for now; excited to work up to weights with this at last. Hey, even old dogs (61) can learn.

[@yelgator8]

BEST TUTORIAL on the Bulgarian Split Squat ever!!! Thank you so much. Every cue made me shake my head "yes" as it was exactly hitting on my issues with the Bulgarian Split Squat. So excited to try doing this with much better form.

[@zulemacastaneda3973]

Can’t believe how much this video helped improve my form-almost wrote off this exercise completely before finding this...cannot thank you enough for your breakdown of such a great exercise for those of us struggling to build lower body musculature 🙌

[@KittyCat260]

This was really helpful, from other videos I was always under the impression that the back leg had to be quite high for these squats and found it really uncomfortable.

[@talenem83]

This guy is a G - He truly knows what hes talking about- this is mistakes all beginners make - i appreciate that hes shedding light on it

[@muigip1536]

I won’t ever have to Google up the proper form for Bulgarian split squat ever again while at the gym. I have found it! I appreciate this knowledgeable video so much.

[@jasonbaker7284]

You just solved my trailing leg on fire issue. Thank you. Subscribed.

[@DominicanOps]

Legitimately, this is the best KZbin Channel for fitness and nutrition.

[@briana5751]

Yesterday was legs and I did lots of Bulgarians, now I’m trying to remember if I followed each of your tips! Super helpful video

[@heidithomas8297]

I love how you break down the ENITRE process!!! Thank you!

[@MindPumpTV]

Heidi Thomas Heidi, thank you for the feedback :)

[@melfiercefitness]

Right!

[@jk3266]

The nuances of this exercise greatly explained. I have taken notes of this video n will implement verbatim. 🙏

[@tinabolen6723]

OUTSTANDING VIDEO...thank you so much. Your cues for good posture and the info on hip flexors is excellent !

[@nicolekarmah7103]

I have been trying to create time to find the right way of how to do lunges and bulgarian split, glad i found this

[@danqodusk8140]

Excellent presentation with complete, detailed instruction! I have this video bookmarked to review tomorrow.

[@AAkCN1]

Superb coverage. Worth it to nearly take 10 minutes with this density of information

[@nickpaddock8612]

Great content - this is the best Bulgarian split squat form video i've seen on youtube! Unrated channel, excited to watch this channel continue to grow!

[@mrs.bartlett6047]

I started watching this channel yesterday and I'm enjoying it a lot

[@christophermatu2344]

Got into this a couple months ago and I loooooove there channel!!!!

[@itsme-kp3xo]

He explained it so well, I was doing them wrong. I didn't nt know to start at bottom

[@Cfmjforlife11]

Thank you. Liked this video simply for how you explained what to do and what not to do.

[@fakinoshitakim]

I love Bulgarian squats for the burn. You are really insightful and amazing at what you do. Thank you!

[@zzznoonex]

Great video, best explanation I've found to really help me get my form down. Thanks.

[@lfj6520]

BEST VIDEO ON BULGARIAN SPLIT SQUAT!! I've been struggling with them for ages and watched loads of videos on how to correct them, and for the first time, I finally found one that's helped me! great video! Definitely subscribing to perfect my form with other exercises

[@jackquilanandrews4289]

FINALLY!!! Great concise and to the point instructions and pointers thank you!

[@Whatisalex]

This is such a great instructional video that is so comprehensive. Thank-you 👍

[@juanitabledman8539]

This was sooo helpful!! Im a Tall girl and this movement has been challenging for me especially in the gym!

[@shivasrinivasan80]

Greatest single video on the Bulgarian Spilt Squat on KZbin. Period.

[@az24k]

The Mind pump crew changed my life

[@atozbodyfitness6311]

split squats are the best IMO. they hit everything so well and also build up and strengthen each leg individually making both legs stronger for exercises like squats and deadlifts.

[@mihaiparaschivescu3695]

I´ve been doing this at home for more than a year every 4, 5 days or so with my 10kg weighted vest. I donºt need more weight...even now after more than a year I hit them well with only body weight + 10kg. 6:49 Very good point with the knee. Thank you !

[@acornhollow6]

this has always been my least favourite exercise but this all makes so much sense! what a great explanation. Thank you!

[@cdm1972]

This is the best guide on the exercise I've seen yet! Excited to use this method.

[@alexispassarelli1006]

This was so helpful! I am quad dominant and I've been doing this exercise off a bench and ALWAYS feel it in my quads. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@ericcox4448]

Great info. My wife will love this info. Y’all always explain great.

[@LeahBecerra]

This was very helpful! This exercise is part of my running strength workout. The bench I was using was much too high and I had no idea. Also, the tip at the end about not letting the knee go inward is something I need keep in mind.

[@billwesten7582]

I had really struggled with this exercise, especially the setup. Sometimes my knees hurt. Your video was a game changer! Thanks for posting this! Setting up from the bottom makes it so much easier. No more knee pain. God bless you sir.

[@tuwandateek2]

Love how he breaks this down.. nice job!

[@MindPumpTV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@angelafeero]

Bench height is 🔑! Thanks for another excellent explanation! Best video on KZbin about these for sure.

[@adamrodriguez5763]

Thanks for the video! I always see videos that talk about exercises, but then don't give tips on how to maintain good form. I appreciate that you talk about how to do it correctly

[@luciarosales262]

Thank you this was so informative, I have watched so many videos now understand it . Thank you 😊

[@outbackfamily]

Seeing Mindpump for a year now . Amazing content, alot of valued free information. High regard for you and the team. Just gouth an ebook of SAL from audible as well. you and the mindpump team has done a great work so far. Please keep doing the job in making the world a better place. I have been very vocal about your youtube, spotify, audible contents where you share your podcasts all the time. Sincerely appreciate your efforts and time you spend in making a high grade episode on internet for all of us . Cheers, Kamran

[@robweinberg9396]

finally an intelligent approach to a total body exercise. benefits more than just the glutes. positioning can also include hip flexor stretch prior to or after the movement

[@andrenamcevoywilson3913]

FANTASTIC info, I absolutely hate split squats but this makes it look doable. Thank you from Scotland

[@nimblepodcast5282]

Man! This was so incredibly useful. I kept feeling a pain on my opposite hip and couldn't figure out why... you've really helped me out here! Subscribed and recommended to friends. Keep it up

[@MtQuail]

I just watch half dozen other videos on this exercise. This video nails it. Great for me because I'm 6'4". Thanks.

[@kaistreet9764]

Perfect, IV been doing this wrong for years.

[@fefem01]

kai street me too!!

[@angelayen5227]

Most people are doing this wrong with the bench too high. Good video. He’s very tall and his foot rest goes to his mid shin

[@BritanyMichelle]

This was SO thorough and helpful!! Thanks for breaking down proper form and the why behind certain aches and pains. Awesome video!

[@mbtdesign8687]

Best explanation yet on Bulgarian split squat. Thanks.

[@barriewesterink7283]

I started this exercise last week.. You already tackled my struggles in the first few minutes. Thank you for this awesome vid 😊👍👌

[@twinkletoesdonkey]

Have always hated doing BSS's as tended to feel a lot of tension in my trailing leg, so when it came to switch that leg was already knackered! Having watched this video, it's so obvious that having the trailing leg too high is the worst thing you can do e.g. putting it on a bench. Have changed my form and it's a HUGE difference! Thanks for the advice.

[@Wariotelli4]

5 years on still the best vid on this topic on the net.

[@JulesssRose]

I love your channel so much never stop you deserve more views especially with how knowledgeable you are vs people that say “workouts to look like me!” And then just have the names of the workouts…and no how-to.

[@AbiCroCro]

The first tip is a game changer, I have tight quads and how I was doing them before always made me want to faint from the pain of the stretch, couldn’t even think about my ass

[@meganhenry5795]

Sounds like you need to stretch more and roll out

[@AbiCroCro]

Megan Henry mmnnnah, I do both, it’s really doesn’t help that much, thanks though! I like this variation because it’s still taking the back leg out of action, so you’re loading the working leg only. There’s no need to have a more elevated leg if you think about it, I just kinda blindly followed what I saw everywhere else.

[@nicolebeck1269]

Thank you!!! I have been trying to deal with the knee pain from these for so long ! I’ve heard turn the foot out a little . But you’re the first to say push the knee out . Makes sense. But, I just never mentally went there, duh.

[@estheralqaisi3997]

Yeah I have avoided this exercise like the plague because I could not get my back foot comfortable for the life of me. It also bothered my front knee. I’m going to try out all these cues tomorrow at the gym. Thank you!!

[@john6922]

Excellent video, all useful, no fluff. I'd been feeling all the errors but now a great connection. Even doing it off the ground works now if no step convenient. Thanks

[@Fuledbyplants]

Thank you 🙏🏽! I was trained with a professional that had me doing this incorrectly.

[@bethann2711]

Thank you!! I was making so many of those mistakes. I cant wait to try it this way!!

[@roxylovingly]

Very informative and I can't believe I never thought to hook my foot to those rollers

[@Cssaarr]

Fantastic! youtube is so full of invaluable knowledge; thank you so much

[@SethRamesh]

Great video on the technicality of the Bulgarian squat. Awesome.

[@rainy5320]

THANK YOU!!! I didn't even realize some of the mistakes I was making (i.e. too high of a bench) and have hated doing this exercise for so long! I've been trying to incorporate glute building exercises in my routine, so I'm excited to try adding these again! :)

[@pinkeeolague]

Very informative explanation on the importance of the form of this exercise thank you!

[@fitrunner1317]

This was the best description and explanation of how to do this exercise correctly ! You explained very well where I could understand and even see when I’ve done this before even had clients perform, I did it wrong 🤦🏼‍♀️ and now I see why I haven’t attempted this nor had clients try this either for a while! Thank you for this great content!!

[@hh75966]

Really well compiled and structured video. Haven't seen the low-leg explanation and all makes sense, no more hip flexor stretches!

[@AlexLopez-nj2sj]

Never ever thought about starting the exercise on the ground, I am new to this exercise and I spend at least 5 minutes hopping my front and back legs around trying to find the right position for my feet.

[@KiRa-fy6uq]

Same here

[@AVRJEH]

Excellent education! Really clarified things for me.

[@lisawiggs9236]

This is so amazingly helpful. I have been trying to rehab my IT band injury and I wanted to see that I was doing this correctly to better my form. MAN. I was screwing it up in a couple MAJOR ways, namely the height of the bench and starting with my foot ON the bench, ...and more. HUGE difference. Also the position of the feet with regard to the muscles being targeted. You made so many great points here. BRILLIANT. Thanks so much for sharing this!!!!!

[@lilyplaza486]

This guy is freaking AWESOME! Best video EVER how to do a split squat. Thank you so much!!!

[@MindPumpTV]

You're awesome too Lily!

[@heyviking]

Always hated this exercise. Thanks for this video. My form finally feels good, and I am learning to love it!!

[@ksalter4088]

I avoided Bulgarian split squats because I could never keep my balance, and it always felt uncomfortable. Thank you Mind Pump I'm so glad you guys are around.

[@Phillychw]

I had a really hard time with balance as well. You can use a long pole of some kind to help with balance

[@Aarohnn]

The first tip is a life saver

[@drifterh7240]

greatly explained, I struggled like crazy and now it's crystal clear thank you so much !

[@jojohnston6473]

Fantastic tips. Never thought to start off the ground

[@Phil-LiketheGroundhog]

I’ve been making some of these mistakes. Fantastic video and breakdown. Thanks Adam!

[@h.cknight2193]

I am learning so much from these videos. Thanks for all the useful content.

[@1sydoney]

This video explained everything so well cause I was struggling!!!!!!!

[@netty6940]

This is the best video I’ve seen! Great tips and explanation.

[@SuperVigilante007]

One of the best Bulgarian videos!!!

[@MagicMitch]

Very informative and helpful video! Certainly guilty of having the rear leg too high! I'll be sure to remember to start from the ground! 🌟😊👍🌟

[@sycamorevalley8580]

This is useful. I've been doing glutes so long I'm glute dominate. I don't even feel squats or lunges or anything in my quads, all my glutes. I'll do the quad foot position and see how that works.

[@leoking422]

This guy is amazing! love how knowledgeable he is in fitness and he actually explains and shows you the proper position for the move Subbing for sure 👍🏻

[@MindPumpTV]

Thank you Leo, Welcome!

[@Blackbeltbty1]

This video made me a subscriber as well!😊

[@ChocolateBabe_]

Yea I messed up my knees🤦🏿‍♀️🤦🏿‍♀️ doing it wrong. Thanks for the tip

[@jachinwilliams2479]

I think I do this wrong sometimes. I’m glad that you did this on this type machine. I always feel it in my hips and sometimes collapse my knees. Very helpful! I ll be doing this tonight!!!

[@jeremylimmusic]

I love this video so much and share it often. Thank you for taking the time to carefully explain the movement. My back leg was way, way too high before and I felt really unsupported. Scared even with some weights.

[@juileb197473051]

Thanks. I was going to do this by the kettlebell section with that platform I can lower. And then I did it with a weigh bench instead, and I definitely didn't go all the way down

[@chanleng5270]

Finally came across this helpful guide on how to do Bulgarian Squats. Probably like the guy next to me why I avoided this exercise.

[@deelightfulyoga]

Ha, thanks for the explanation. I was totally doing it wrong tdy and was feeling it above my knee. 😒 I just tried it with body weight only and got it! 👏👏👏😉

[@arcol079]

Best video about the topic I have seen.

[@ellieinspace]

thank you for being thorough!

[@MaddieFishblob]

😂 I’ve been doing it so wrong it’s not even funny Luckily I haven’t been using weights tho This guy is a God-send!

[@whereisleigh]

Wow!!! Excellent video! Such useful information!

[@JunaGjata]

Thanks Adam! i’ve been waiting for this video for a while, I always feel it in my back hip flexor, so this was super helpful!👍😃

[@wewatchmovies4446]

Thorough and informative. Nice

[@khera7]

You are so thorough in your explanation! Thank you so much for posting!

[@jeanchery7246]

Great teaching and good job

[@Makinen689]

Best explanation on KZbin thank you.

[@analir7075]

Very informative video! Thank you😁 Wow i was doing a lot of mistakes and therefore explains why my quads would be on fire after this exercise!