Toned and Tight Tuesday: Bulgarian Squat

It's that time of the week again! This Tuesday I have a great exercise that is going to really work your butt, thighs, basically your whole lower half! If you choose to add weights to this exercise like I have, you will really feel "the burn!" :)

Bulgarian Squat:

You will need a sturdy chair, bench, couch, some sort of sturdy piece of furniture to place your foot on.

Start by standing in front of the chair facing away from it. Take a step or two forward and bend your left leg back so that the top of your foot is resting on the chair or bench. Take a weight in each hand. I'm using 15 lb weights in each hand. You might need to use more or less depending on your fitness level.

You will then bend your right leg and drop straight down like you are doing a lunge. Keep the weights at your side and try to keep your back as straight as possible. This will require some balance so you might try a few without weights so you can get the hang of it first.

Push back up to the starting position. That is one rep. Aim for 12-15 reps. Switch legs and do the same thing with the opposite leg.

As always, go as slow as you need to maintain good form. If you try it out, let me know how it goes! :)

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