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  • @siddhantkamat8513
    @siddhantkamat8513 Рік тому +1048

    Bro is fighting different demons using 100s for Bulgarians 💀

  • @code494
    @code494 2 роки тому +694

    Ima try using plates. I use a bench and it's pretty challenging, doesn't feel right. I think my foot is too high up. I'm dumb for not thinking of this sooner lol

    • @WideAwakeHuman
      @WideAwakeHuman 2 роки тому +12

      Just don't raise the back foot at all - turns into the ATG split squat and personally I think it feels much more stable but still provides the same effect

    • @tp1382
      @tp1382 2 роки тому +4

      Literally same bro, live and learn ahaha

    • @lennychandler2457
      @lennychandler2457 4 місяці тому +1

      Totally agree! Today, I’m using plates because I feel like a baby giraffe doing it with the bench

  • @eugenethomas4647
    @eugenethomas4647 2 роки тому +226

    I immediately went downstairs to my home gym and tried these with a 12" elevation (fitness step) instead of using my bench. It felt so much better and 1000 times less awkward.. I always assumed that my leg needed to be up higher so my knee didn't hit the floor but even at just 12" it's not an issue. Thanks for this!

    • @Alex-ql1fd
      @Alex-ql1fd Рік тому +18

      fuck im jealous of the home gym homies 😪

    • @LethalKicks
      @LethalKicks 11 місяців тому +1

      @@Alex-ql1fd same

  • @brown7583
    @brown7583 2 роки тому +85

    Man I've needed a deep dive on this and guess who saved the day

    • @Dodo-sb2sm
      @Dodo-sb2sm Рік тому +2

      I know I always save the day❤

    • @rackzz9358
      @rackzz9358 Рік тому +2

      @@Dodo-sb2sm No he www talking about me ❤

  • @wanmanrmy
    @wanmanrmy 2 роки тому +43

    Thank you! Also being “vertically challenged” I struggled so much with balance when using the bench to put my back foot on. Thanks for the tips

  • @kopasamsu01
    @kopasamsu01 2 роки тому +49

    This is amazing. I always feel awkward using the bench, felt too high. Going to try the plates tonight!

  • @rhetta9826
    @rhetta9826 5 місяців тому +4

    Keeping the back foot flat on the bench, rather than only the toes contacting the bench, aids immensely with balance.

  • @brandonwilliams3788
    @brandonwilliams3788 2 роки тому +48

    Your videos are always so great, I really appreciate what you do

  • @chaseray8224
    @chaseray8224 2 роки тому +12

    Bro hearing the term “movement optimization” just blew my mind. This is the type of stuff I struggle with so much.
    Not sure how common this is but my body seems to be really dumb. Like I need to understand mentally what muscle group I should use with certain exercises so I can avoid hurting myself.

    • @saraf5414
      @saraf5414 Рік тому +2

      that's not at all dumb

    • @allinilles
      @allinilles Рік тому

      Not dumb! We're not born with good body awareness. Filming yourself and correcting can help, so can a coach, also try yoga or dance classes!

  • @tacoman107
    @tacoman107 Рік тому +17

    Did these with a bench yesterday and my ankle was not happy. I too am vertically challenged and they felt harder than they needed to be

  • @donjo6975
    @donjo6975 2 роки тому +10

    Man that roller thing looks dope, I wish my gym had those

    • @Dodo-sb2sm
      @Dodo-sb2sm Рік тому

      My gym has😢😢😢😢

    • @Thaifoon90
      @Thaifoon90 Рік тому +2

      use the back padded part of the hamstring curl machine and adjust height as needed

    • @svetlyolol5925
      @svetlyolol5925 5 місяців тому

      use the bar on smith machine, does the same!

  • @WhaTheHammmer
    @WhaTheHammmer Рік тому +4

    I feel like this then becomes a weighted lunge. Similar movement but when done with more elevation like the bench it works different muscles. It’s actually great to do a lower elevation to build up to the bench. The higher elevation makes your back leg get an amazing stretch if you’re strong enough and flexible enough. Lower weight more reps is always better in the beginning of a new work out. A coach of mine used to have us do it on a bench with a bosu ball under the front foot to work on balance. That shit was wild. Anyways, to whoever’s reading keep pushing yourself to do something physically challenging everyday. ✌️

  • @Catarina_Flores
    @Catarina_Flores Рік тому +5

    I kept forcing myself to use the bench or something high like that and its so challenging but not in the right way 😂 this is making me wanna try different heights! Ive enever seen anyone else use something as low as plates! Thank you!

  • @MrShaktirock
    @MrShaktirock 4 місяці тому

    That's how I always do it but watching other people made me feel like I'm doing it wrong. This video now makes me more confident

  • @SLouiss
    @SLouiss 2 роки тому +10

    I like having my front foot elevated. I have long femurs, so the front foot elevation gets much better depth

  • @user-yn5sk5ru5g
    @user-yn5sk5ru5g 2 місяці тому

    Tried it for the first time yesterday, a bench was not great. This is 🏆

  • @cryptogymbro
    @cryptogymbro 2 роки тому +5

    Longer version wanted

  • @jasonpittmon2036
    @jasonpittmon2036 8 місяців тому

    This has been the best examplenive seen so far.

  • @millylee1793
    @millylee1793 Рік тому +3

    thank you for this! All this time every program has the back leg up really high which feels awful to me. Lower feels so much better and Im able to do proper form

  • @RamssesPharaoh
    @RamssesPharaoh 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you! Great tips. You're the best 👍

    • @Dodo-sb2sm
      @Dodo-sb2sm Рік тому

      I made them myself but okay hank you

  • @LukeSalaiz
    @LukeSalaiz 2 роки тому

    Man, really enjoy your content. Super practical. Thanks.

  • @meagankelly6519
    @meagankelly6519 2 місяці тому

    The difference I felt with this 😮

  • @carlosavila1972
    @carlosavila1972 Рік тому +1

    Perfect

  • @gymtime85
    @gymtime85 Рік тому

    I love this exercise and do twice every week

  • @Draziell
    @Draziell 2 роки тому +1

    Great video!!

  • @Jacob-pj5gj
    @Jacob-pj5gj 2 роки тому

    Let’s go JPG

  • @camc9093
    @camc9093 2 роки тому +2

    Gotta make sure to breathe as well. First time I did them I almost passed out because I wasn’t breathing properly

  • @mouriziozeland7140
    @mouriziozeland7140 Рік тому

    Thanks

  • @infallible7425
    @infallible7425 11 місяців тому +2

    0:52 Looks just like Markiplier

  • @gabriel.hongkong
    @gabriel.hongkong 6 місяців тому

    100lbs on each side, this dude is strong

  • @philipmcauley
    @philipmcauley 2 роки тому +1

    JPG variation also makes it much easier to load that back leg...

  • @roughroadrunner88
    @roughroadrunner88 2 роки тому

    If your doing this the first time. Good luck on the next few days 😎

  • @Sweaty__Sheep
    @Sweaty__Sheep Рік тому +1

    Thanks!
    My rear knee feels odd when I do this. Like I can feel tendons catching on the edge of the top of my fibula. It's horrible

  • @alexandergarvin8011
    @alexandergarvin8011 Рік тому

    If you want to put hair on your chest, do a 1 and half rep pace going to at least 90 degrees, your thighs will burn, your cardio will greatly improve and you will grow. Aim for high reps of course, increase weight over time

  • @lildevyernamean
    @lildevyernamean Рік тому

    Thanks for the advice! I get a good workout using the bench but also feel my back leg kicking to help get up(Not because of weight but because of past acl surgeries) which I don’t think is correct.

  • @kianmichaelyazdan3713
    @kianmichaelyazdan3713 2 роки тому +1

    Recently, I’ve been getting a ton of adductor involvement during my BSS, to the point of limiting what I can do due to pain (and I think leading to an adductor strain). I’ve messed around with different rear foot heights, front foot positions, and even lightened the weight, but I still am limited by adductors. Do you know what might be going on? I don’t have issues on any other bilateral or unilateral movement pattern.

  • @idrissawane2059
    @idrissawane2059 2 роки тому +2

    Massive calves damn am so jealous

  • @ComeToJesus
    @ComeToJesus 2 роки тому +1

    Gives one tip for the lift.
    The BEST Bulgarian Split Squat Tutorial!!!

    • @SquatUniversity
      @SquatUniversity  2 роки тому +9

      1) Height of back leg
      2) Torso/Shin angle
      3) Weight distribution
      🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @jefflee2403
    @jefflee2403 2 роки тому

    Thanks. I needed that.

  • @Ge0rgio
    @Ge0rgio 9 місяців тому

    might aswell do 6 sets of legs extensions if you’re doing this for quads, bulgarian is a one way ticket to injury

  • @excfontec6272
    @excfontec6272 2 роки тому

    second microphone sounded x12 better

  • @ethanwilliams7706
    @ethanwilliams7706 Рік тому +1

    0:01

  • @TInyK12
    @TInyK12 2 роки тому

    Biggest problem I see with most people is the back leg not internally rotating when descending. The squat cue to externally rotate your legs has made it a habit for most people to do that with all lifts. If the back leg stays externally rotated during descent you’ll lose your balance.

  • @MinsajAli
    @MinsajAli 5 місяців тому

    My guy really called short people "vertically challenged"😂

  • @MrLighterfire
    @MrLighterfire 2 роки тому +1

    Hey 👋 I would really love for you to find someone who has flat feet/severe over pronation and how to combat everything wrong with it. I literally can’t do a Bulgarian split without tipping over. Or the knees caving in. I can’t help it my feet have zero arch and the bones and ankles are set in their ways.

    • @joeblowgoes
      @joeblowgoes 2 роки тому

      Try positioning your foot farther forward. I have flat feet and one disfigured foot fro ma childhood injury, and I have to place that foot farther forward to keep myself from tipping forward. I'm not sure about the knee cave in tho.

  • @wittwerhinojosa9046
    @wittwerhinojosa9046 Рік тому

    Alo bro... buenas noches.
    Porfa nomas pedirte porfavor pusieras un traductor al español... cuando hables sobre tus consejos para los ejercicios porfa Mister...
    Soy un seguidor de tu canal muy súper. Por cierto tus consejos son me son muy útil.
    Saludos desde Bolivia.🖒😎👏💪

  • @glennripps1575
    @glennripps1575 Рік тому

    I've been trying to find out when you recommend using shoes vs lifting/squating barefoot.

  • @harvDentedftw
    @harvDentedftw 2 роки тому

    I was wondering why I felt so unbalanced on the bench defs needa try this as I have shorter legs

  • @Nderevko75
    @Nderevko75 8 місяців тому +1

    If it’s lower does it create further emphasis on glutes or quads?

  • @giovanirafael
    @giovanirafael Рік тому +1

    So complicated!

  • @williamofhler5613
    @williamofhler5613 Рік тому

    I put just the front of my foot on the edge of the bench. Better balance for me.

  • @ironclad452
    @ironclad452 2 роки тому

    No matter what I do I lose balance with this one. But it's the best way to hit my quads so I just use one arm to stabilize myself on a wall or something.

  • @NaijaBeats12
    @NaijaBeats12 2 роки тому

    I noticed that you're initiating hip abduction for the knees to be in line with the foot like in a squat. Should this be emphasized with Bulgarian squats as well?

  • @dean8811
    @dean8811 2 роки тому

    It’s amazing how weak my legs are in this position

  • @danm4634
    @danm4634 8 місяців тому

    The subscribe button is blocking the pop-up info about percentages

  • @josem9408
    @josem9408 Рік тому

    What’s the difference if you keep your rear leg on the ground instead of elevating it? Is it bad form that can lead to injury?

  • @alicethursday8577
    @alicethursday8577 Рік тому +3

    It’s really hard to do with bench height. I feel it more on my bench leg 😂

    • @OBExperienced_one
      @OBExperienced_one Рік тому

      ​@@cold_servo_pie I only feel the glotus at the beginning of the 1st set. After 3, 4 reps I only feel my legs.
      I agree with you both.

  • @klausineliebtpeter
    @klausineliebtpeter Рік тому

    i always feel like its hurting my back when my rear foot is up, i tried many different corrections. stays iffy.

  • @fredleinweber2819
    @fredleinweber2819 8 місяців тому

    Like everyone else I've been doing this exercise with a regular bench for years! Always grueling and worthwhile but also awkward as hell. I will be switching to just using a couple plates now.

  • @DudeWheresMyCardz
    @DudeWheresMyCardz 2 роки тому

    I have shooting pain when I do the right side in deep glute/ high hamstring. Anyone experienced this? I can still squat fine!

  • @ksgod1929
    @ksgod1929 8 місяців тому

    Fuck that thats torture for me 😂

  • @wakekeman
    @wakekeman 9 місяців тому

    Given you have stairs, 2 dumbbells.
    2 steps apart stair climbing while holding 2 dumbbells
    VS
    Bulgarian split squats.
    If both done properly which is better and why?

  • @tanjimahmed5694
    @tanjimahmed5694 2 роки тому

    I need help. my elbow is crackly . I can crack it 50 time in a row. Normally without pain but it feels weird.

  • @cysecgnz
    @cysecgnz 2 роки тому

    Just swapped these in to my program in place of leg presses last night. Feeling a HUGE burn in my left quad compare to my right (not just while it’s being actively worked but while I’m using it as the support leg). Seems there might be an imbalance there. Hoping that clears itself up and interested to see how I progress in these and if I’ll get any strength and growth from these. Gonna lower my support foot a bit to see that affects things. Thanks for the tip.

    • @henryyu4694
      @henryyu4694 2 роки тому

      you could've just did one legged leg press

    • @cysecgnz
      @cysecgnz 2 роки тому

      @@henryyu4694 I could’ve

  • @stretchingful
    @stretchingful 3 місяці тому

    I confused about what is the correct way to place the rear foot laces down or Toes support,?

  • @teiwaztim1482
    @teiwaztim1482 Рік тому

    i personslly like a 12" box with kettlebells, but using a bumper pkate or 2 might be a good adjustment.
    if youre a sociopath like some of the weightlifters i lift with, you can do these 3x a week. 💀💀💀💀💀💀

  • @user-wr9pe1oh4s
    @user-wr9pe1oh4s 5 місяців тому

    i got a wuestion do weighted bulgarian squats stunt growth

  • @Qualltoxy
    @Qualltoxy Місяць тому

    So a hybrid between Bulgarian split squat and regular split squat basically?

  • @EmptyHavok
    @EmptyHavok 2 роки тому

    Markiplier getting them gains

  • @Greenskies321
    @Greenskies321 2 роки тому

    I was recently diagnosed with a herniated disc but assuming this is far safer than traditional squats (front or back) for maintaining glute strength?

    • @nomongosinthaworld
      @nomongosinthaworld 2 роки тому

      Yup, these were my go-to when my herniated disc didn’t allow me to do any lower body movements with axial loading. It honestly depends on how severe your injury is but you can never go wrong with BSS and belt squats. Those two should be enough for quads anyway, injures or not

  • @jonathanbailey1597
    @jonathanbailey1597 Рік тому

    What are those white Nikes with the orange/yellow sole?

  • @JeremyLaiSixPackLai
    @JeremyLaiSixPackLai 11 місяців тому

    If ur power lifting, never elevate front foot/ use ball of foot. U want a better proprioceptor and balance on foot flat on the ground tripod style.

  • @MrPainterbob
    @MrPainterbob 2 роки тому +1

    Me and a buddy have now swore off this exercise he tore his quad and i messed both knees up doing these with 50lb dumbells which i didnt think was a lot but sorry we are never doing these again. Both experienced lifters.

    • @alexhowley9834
      @alexhowley9834 Рік тому

      don't trash a phenomenal exercise bc y'all screwed it up.. slow it down, full rom

    • @MrPainterbob
      @MrPainterbob Рік тому

      @@alexhowley9834 it wasn't speed or ROM it was angle I've done them a couple times since then it is a good exercise but for me it's risky so I don't do it that often

  • @getsugatenshou2493
    @getsugatenshou2493 Рік тому

    I cant seem to get a full range of motion

  • @LaheemTheLadiesDream
    @LaheemTheLadiesDream Рік тому

    Where did you get those nikes?

  • @donniep.1513
    @donniep.1513 7 місяців тому

    Wow! So my bench is too high!

  • @nikitaw1982
    @nikitaw1982 2 роки тому

    If goal was 100kg back squat, what would a Bulgarian split squat goal be?

    • @Cenot4ph
      @Cenot4ph 2 роки тому

      I'm doing those for sets. I do 50kg total load for split squads. But I'm sure you could do with 10kg less.

  • @hotnuggies4208
    @hotnuggies4208 7 місяців тому

    what is the roller called

  • @emilyweiler3493
    @emilyweiler3493 Рік тому

    How much distance

  • @sdelgado2187
    @sdelgado2187 2 роки тому

    Why is the volume so off

  • @boostmobile9249
    @boostmobile9249 2 роки тому

    Stable PELVIS ???

  • @ShogoMakishimaxx
    @ShogoMakishimaxx 3 місяці тому

    Will this work for my ass even if its like a 6-12" height?

  • @ruaavlogs
    @ruaavlogs 9 місяців тому

    each leg ?

  • @tofumushu
    @tofumushu 3 місяці тому

    Vertically challenged 😂😂💀💀

  • @ClearlyVague1
    @ClearlyVague1 Рік тому

    Lol what’s JPG fitness doing in this

  • @Roshea
    @Roshea Рік тому

    why does everyone wear nike blazers

  • @scorpionsdogG64
    @scorpionsdogG64 2 роки тому

    Hopefully the injury doesn't snap off more 🤣🤦😬

  • @elitebeing21
    @elitebeing21 10 місяців тому

    The last guy form looks bad and then it was better😂

  • @Reblwitoutacause
    @Reblwitoutacause 7 місяців тому

    Just use some stairs for the back foot smh

  • @DirtyDemon917
    @DirtyDemon917 2 роки тому

    Split squats are for destroying your quads on your rear leg.

  • @dezcanso1540
    @dezcanso1540 2 роки тому +1

    this guy is on hella gear

  • @houserental5424
    @houserental5424 2 роки тому

    Whete are their masks!!!

  • @jamsolid
    @jamsolid 11 місяців тому

    That bit at the end for us shortys 🤌

  • @Dayyan69420
    @Dayyan69420 Рік тому

    Gave me a hernia today

  • @robertmartin8762
    @robertmartin8762 Рік тому

    Thank you for this item my son.
    Irish Bob😇🤗😎🍀🇮🇪🇨🇵🦾🩺🥂

  • @unnaturalatrophy8073
    @unnaturalatrophy8073 Рік тому

    0:01