Looking to take your leg workout to the next level? Say hello to TRX Bulgarian Split Squats. Here’s why you should add them to your routine:
✅ Unilateral focus: By isolating each leg at a time, split squats help address muscle imbalances and build strength evenly.
✅ Boost stability: The rear leg elevated position challenges your core and improves balance and stability.
✅ Joint-friendly: With less stress on your spine compared to traditional squats, they reduce the risk of lower back pain.
How to perform TRX Bulgarian Split Squats like a pro:
1️⃣ Place your back foot firmly on the TRX, shoelaces down.
2️⃣ Take a big step forward with the other foot, hinge from your hips and create a slight angle with your torso.
3️⃣ When your balance is centered, lower your body by flexing your front knee until your thigh is ~ parallel to the ground, given you maintain a neutral (Normal) spinal position.
4️⃣ Pause for a moment, then press through the mid-foot/heel of your front foot to return to the starting position.
Remember these tips for maximum effectiveness:
Keep your front knee aligned within the centre to pinky toe of your front foot.
Maintain a slightly hinged torso posture, dropping straight down and engage your core throughout the exercise.
Grab the ground with your feet, even if you’re in shoes, maintain even displacement of pressure across your foot, while centring your balance.
Start with bodyweight if you cannot perform more than 10 reps each leg, and then use dumbbells to increase resistance gradually.
