Squat (exercise)

Bulgarian split squat With the back foot resting on a bench and the front leg doing the work, this squat makes each leg carry the load on its own, which is far closer to skiing and riding than the two-footed barbell squat pictured. It also exposes a weaker side quickly, and you will feel the hip of the front leg working to keep the knee from drifting inward. Four sets of eight a leg is a typical pre-season dose; hold dumbbells once bodyweight sets feel easy.