Bulgarian Split Squat Pulse
Exercise Overview
The Bulgarian split squat pulse is a unilateral leg strengthening exercise that targets the front leg. Start by elevating the back leg using a bench or plyo box. Lower the body by bending the front knee and flexing the hip. The knee should track forwards over the middle of your foot. Raise the body up halfway up by extending both the hip and knee to a split stance position. Return back down to the bottom position to complete a ‘pulse’ and repeat as required.
Muscles Involved
Gluteus Maximus (hip extensor)Gluteus medius (knee stabilizer)Quadriceps (prime mover)vastus medialisvastus lateralisvastus intermedius
Related Conditions
Strength and Conditioning / Strength TrainingPatellar Tendinitis / Quadriceps TendinitisQuadriceps StrainPatellofemoral Pain SyndromeITB SyndromeKnee Meniscus TearACL sprainRunner’s KneeJumper’s Knee
