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Комментарии • 160

  • @siddhantkamat8513
    @siddhantkamat8513 Год назад +1355

    Bro is fighting different demons using 100s for Bulgarians 💀

  • @eugenethomas4647
    @eugenethomas4647 2 года назад +296

    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 2 года назад +22

      fuck im jealous of the home gym homies 😪

    • @LethalKicks
      @LethalKicks Год назад +1

      @@Alex-ql1fd same

    • @jigglygrandmama
      @jigglygrandmama Месяц назад

      @@Alex-ql1fd I just bought mine, was pricey but cheaper than 1year at the gym, can't wait to use it and end my expensive membership. Maybe see if you can get set up with a payment plan, it may be similar to cost of going to the gym. It is here.

  • @rhetta9826
    @rhetta9826 10 месяцев назад +12

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

  • @code494
    @code494 2 года назад +755

    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 года назад +18

      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 года назад +5

      Literally same bro, live and learn ahaha

    • @lennychandler2457
      @lennychandler2457 8 месяцев назад +3

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

    • @jessicahairston7959
      @jessicahairston7959 3 месяца назад +6

      Don't feel dumb fitness u learn, get humbled, learn, humble, rinse repeat

    • @code494
      @code494 3 месяца назад +1

      ​@jessicahairston7959 thanks, u make a good point. It's been 2 years since I made that comment and ive perfected it for what works for me. Still one of my least favorite exercises but I rotate them into my workouts.

  • @brown7583
    @brown7583 2 года назад +101

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

    • @Dodo-sb2sm
      @Dodo-sb2sm 2 года назад +2

      I know I always save the day❤

    • @rackzz9358
      @rackzz9358 Год назад +2

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

    • @mani_9260
      @mani_9260 Месяц назад

      😮😮😮😮😢😢😢😢😅😅😊

  • @wanmanrmy
    @wanmanrmy 2 года назад +51

    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 года назад +54

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

  • @brandonwilliams3788
    @brandonwilliams3788 2 года назад +50

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

  • @MrShaktirock
    @MrShaktirock 8 месяцев назад +2

    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

  • @WhaTheHammmer
    @WhaTheHammmer Год назад +8

    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. ✌️

  • @ΘάνατοςΧορτοφάγος
    @ΘάνατοςΧορτοφάγος 6 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @hawt_fiya
    @hawt_fiya 2 года назад +18

    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 Год назад +3

      that's not at all dumb

    • @allinilles
      @allinilles Год назад +1

      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!

  • @obi-wankenobi7736
    @obi-wankenobi7736 13 дней назад

    The idea with the barbell is great, thank you

  • @donjo6975
    @donjo6975 2 года назад +17

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

    • @Dodo-sb2sm
      @Dodo-sb2sm 2 года назад

      My gym has😢😢😢😢

    • @Thaifoon90
      @Thaifoon90 Год назад +2

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

    • @svetlyolol5925
      @svetlyolol5925 9 месяцев назад

      use the bar on smith machine, does the same!

  • @C_F13
    @C_F13 Год назад +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!

  • @jasonpittmon2036
    @jasonpittmon2036 Год назад

    This has been the best examplenive seen so far.

  • @millylee1793
    @millylee1793 2 года назад +4

    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

  • @tacoman107
    @tacoman107 2 года назад +21

    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

  • @SLouiss
    @SLouiss 2 года назад +13

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

  • @gigabuyceps
    @gigabuyceps 2 года назад +6

    Longer version wanted

  • @RamssesPharaoh
    @RamssesPharaoh 2 года назад +2

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

    • @Dodo-sb2sm
      @Dodo-sb2sm 2 года назад

      I made them myself but okay hank you

  • @tone3560
    @tone3560 Месяц назад

    if your leg is higher for balance yes it will make you tilt forward more which would be a more glute biased primary exercise

  • @NakOut
    @NakOut 13 часов назад

    omg thank you for this tutorial. I've recently implemented split squats, but it's so uncomfortable to place my foot on the flat bench. I'm 5'1", so maybe that's why? I'll try the plate stacking hack and see if this helps me!

  • @LukeSalaiz
    @LukeSalaiz 2 года назад

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

  • @gymtime85
    @gymtime85 Год назад

    I love this exercise and do twice every week

  • @philipmcauley
    @philipmcauley 2 года назад +2

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

  • @Draziell
    @Draziell 2 года назад +2

    Great video!!

    • @Dodo-sb2sm
      @Dodo-sb2sm 2 года назад

      Isnt it🎉

    • @Draziell
      @Draziell 2 года назад

      @@Dodo-sb2sm why not?

  • @meagankelly6519
    @meagankelly6519 7 месяцев назад

    The difference I felt with this 😮

  • @kaisiberg8481
    @kaisiberg8481 3 месяца назад

    what an absolute unit of a man using 100s for split squat 🥶

  • @lildevyernamean
    @lildevyernamean Год назад

    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.

  • @alexandergarvin8011
    @alexandergarvin8011 Год назад

    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

  • @camc9093
    @camc9093 2 года назад +2

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

  • @ComeToJesus
    @ComeToJesus 2 года назад +2

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

    • @SquatUniversity
      @SquatUniversity  2 года назад +10

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

  • @Ge0rgio
    @Ge0rgio Год назад

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

  • @zzc8505
    @zzc8505 2 месяца назад

    Maybe for a “vertically challenged,” but for a taller person a bench may feel more comfortable

  • @gabriel.hongkong
    @gabriel.hongkong 10 месяцев назад

    100lbs on each side, this dude is strong

  • @newglorydays-yu6bb
    @newglorydays-yu6bb 3 месяца назад

    Thank you

  • @TInyK12
    @TInyK12 2 года назад

    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.

  • @cysecgnz
    @cysecgnz 2 года назад

    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 года назад

      you could've just did one legged leg press

    • @cysecgnz
      @cysecgnz 2 года назад

      @@henryyu4694 I could’ve

  • @cjbarcelon4765
    @cjbarcelon4765 Месяц назад

    Sir, when I do lunges( I little similar to Bulgarian), when I do it on the other side of my body, I feel my quads more, but on the other side, I feel my glutes and hamstrings more.

  • @Jacob-pj5gj
    @Jacob-pj5gj 2 года назад

    Let’s go JPG

  • @carlosavila1972
    @carlosavila1972 Год назад +1

    Perfect

  • @MrLighterfire
    @MrLighterfire 2 года назад +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 года назад

      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.

  • @mouriziozeland7140
    @mouriziozeland7140 Год назад

    Thanks

  • @Nderevko75
    @Nderevko75 Год назад +1

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

  • @Mmlnk05
    @Mmlnk05 3 месяца назад +1

    How do we emphasize quads in this movement?

  • @kianmichaelyazdan3713
    @kianmichaelyazdan3713 2 года назад +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.

  • @roughroadrunner88
    @roughroadrunner88 2 года назад

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

  • @danm4634
    @danm4634 Год назад

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

  • @fredleinweber2819
    @fredleinweber2819 Год назад

    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.

  • @glennripps1575
    @glennripps1575 Год назад

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

  • @wittwerhinojosa9046
    @wittwerhinojosa9046 Год назад

    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.🖒😎👏💪

  • @josem9408
    @josem9408 Год назад

    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?

  • @williamofhler5613
    @williamofhler5613 2 года назад

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

  • @As-oi6km
    @As-oi6km 3 месяца назад

    Do you recommend split squat with weraring squat shoes?

  • @EZZ-lu5xe
    @EZZ-lu5xe 3 месяца назад

    aw tysm

  • @wakekeman
    @wakekeman Год назад

    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?

  • @Sweaty__Sheep
    @Sweaty__Sheep Год назад +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

  • @NaijaBeats12
    @NaijaBeats12 2 года назад

    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?

  • @ironclad452
    @ironclad452 2 года назад

    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.

  • @MrPainterbob
    @MrPainterbob 2 года назад +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 2 года назад

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

    • @MrPainterbob
      @MrPainterbob 2 года назад

      @@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

  • @JeremyLaiSixPackLai
    @JeremyLaiSixPackLai Год назад

    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.

  • @infallible7425
    @infallible7425 Год назад +2

    0:52 Looks just like Markiplier

  • @excfontec6272
    @excfontec6272 2 года назад

    second microphone sounded x12 better

  • @teiwaztim1482
    @teiwaztim1482 2 года назад

    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. 💀💀💀💀💀💀

  • @stretchingful
    @stretchingful 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @DudeWheresMyCardz
    @DudeWheresMyCardz 2 года назад

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

  • @karmaslyrics
    @karmaslyrics Месяц назад

    How do you do this without a bench?! Seriously.

  • @Qualltoxy
    @Qualltoxy 5 месяцев назад

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

  • @Greenskies321
    @Greenskies321 2 года назад

    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 года назад

      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

  • @jefflee2403
    @jefflee2403 2 года назад

    Thanks. I needed that.

  • @Tomtaylor-g1f
    @Tomtaylor-g1f 9 месяцев назад

    i got a wuestion do weighted bulgarian squats stunt growth

  • @nikitaw1982
    @nikitaw1982 2 года назад

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

    • @Cenot4ph
      @Cenot4ph 2 года назад

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

  • @harvDentedftw
    @harvDentedftw 2 года назад

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

  • @giovanirafael
    @giovanirafael Год назад +1

    So complicated!

  • @tanjimahmed5694
    @tanjimahmed5694 2 года назад

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

  • @klausineliebtpeter
    @klausineliebtpeter Год назад

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

  • @MinsajAli
    @MinsajAli 10 месяцев назад

    My guy really called short people "vertically challenged"😂

  • @jonathanbailey1597
    @jonathanbailey1597 Год назад

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

  • @boostmobile9249
    @boostmobile9249 2 года назад

    Stable PELVIS ???

  • @sdelgado2187
    @sdelgado2187 2 года назад

    Why is the volume so off

  • @idrissawane2059
    @idrissawane2059 2 года назад +2

    Massive calves damn am so jealous

  • @Roshea
    @Roshea Год назад

    why does everyone wear nike blazers

  • @donniep.1513
    @donniep.1513 Год назад

    Wow! So my bench is too high!

  • @emilyweiler3493
    @emilyweiler3493 Год назад

    How much distance

  • @getsugatenshou2493
    @getsugatenshou2493 2 года назад

    I cant seem to get a full range of motion

  • @ragnaraxelson59
    @ragnaraxelson59 Месяц назад

    tough break short staff

  • @ruaavlogs
    @ruaavlogs Год назад

    each leg ?

  • @dean8811
    @dean8811 2 года назад

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

  • @ShogoMakishimaxx
    @ShogoMakishimaxx 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @alicethursday8577
    @alicethursday8577 2 года назад +3

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

    • @It_is_in_you
      @It_is_in_you Год назад

      ​@@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.

  • @LaheemTheLadiesDream
    @LaheemTheLadiesDream 2 года назад

    Where did you get those nikes?

  • @EmptyHavok
    @EmptyHavok 2 года назад

    Markiplier getting them gains

  • @ClearlyVague1
    @ClearlyVague1 Год назад

    Lol what’s JPG fitness doing in this

  • @ethanwilliams7706
    @ethanwilliams7706 Год назад +1

    0:01

  • @ksgod1929
    @ksgod1929 Год назад

    Fuck that thats torture for me 😂

  • @Reblwitoutacause
    @Reblwitoutacause 11 месяцев назад

    Just use some stairs for the back foot smh

  • @DirtyDemon917
    @DirtyDemon917 2 года назад

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

  • @scorpionsdogG64
    @scorpionsdogG64 2 года назад

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

  • @mrhammers78
    @mrhammers78 2 месяца назад

    Why is that dude wearing a beanie in the gym? Must be hella cold in there