Bulgarian Split Squat Calf Raise

BULGARIAN SPLIT SQUAT CALF RAISE

The Bulgarian split squat calf raise is a lower leg and quadriceps strengthening exercise that is used to challenge ankle stability. This may completed with or without weights such as dumbbells or kettlebells. Start going into a BULGARIAN SPLIT SQUAT stance and proceed to raise the front leg’s heel off of the floor as high as tolerable to complete a calf raise. Hold the top position for up to 2 seconds and slowly lower the heel back to the floor to complete a repetition.

Muscles Involved:

• Quadriceps

• Gastrocnemius

• Soleus

Related Conditions:

• Ankle sprain

• Achilles tendinitis / Achilles tendinopathy

• Calf strain

• Plantar fasciitis

• Patellar tendinitis / Patellar tendinopathy

• Quadriceps tendinitis / quadriceps tendinopathy

• Runner’s knee / Jumper’s knee

• Patellofemoral pain syndrome

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