Exercises / Intermediate
Bulgarian weighted squats
- Quadriceps
- Hamstrings
- Glutes
Available on Calisteniapp for iOS and Android.
- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 3
- Equipment
- Box, Weight
01 / Steps
How to do it
Utilize a pair of dumbbells, kettlebell, weight vest, or similar to add extra weight.
Position yourself with your back to a bench or low bar, place the instep of one of your legs on it and extend the other leg forward until you are in a lunge position.
Perform repetitions by flexing the forward leg.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Quadriceps
Hamstrings
Glutes
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength35
- Explosivity0
- Technique20
- Cardio10
- Mobility20
Sessions
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