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Bodyweight Bulgarian split squat: how to do it

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Top of your back foot on the bench

  1. Starting position

    Stand in front of a bench with the top of one foot on it behind you and your front foot firmly on the floor.

  2. The movement

    Lower your back knee toward the floor by bending both legs, then push up through your front foot.

Most common mistake

Don't stand too close to the bench, move your front foot forward so you can lower with steady balance.

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