STOP Doing Split Squats WRONG! Fix Knee Pain & Master the Bulgarian Split Squat (Step-by-Step Guide)

If your knees hurt or you feel unbalanced during split squats… you're probably making a common mistake — but not for long! In this video, I’ll show you exactly how to master the Bulgarian Split Squat with perfect foot placement, proper barbell setup, and form tips to build strength, fix imbalances, and avoid pain. Whether you're a beginner looking for regressions or you're ready to load up the barbell and push past plateaus, this step-by-step tutorial will guide you from basic bodyweight to barbell mastery. 👇 TIMESTAMPS 👇 00:00 - Why Most People Do Split Squats Wrong 00:12 - What You'll Learn in This Video 00:33 - Why Bulgarian Split Squats Are So Effective 01:27 - Barbell Setup & Proper Foot Placement 02:14 - Step-by-Step Split Squat Form Breakdown 03:06 - Adding the Barbell to the Movement 03:49 - How to Balance & Distribute Weight Correctly 04:39 - Common Mistakes (Knee Cave, Back Arch, etc.) 06:07 - Beginner Regressions & Assisted Variations 07:28 - Range of Motion Progressions 08:31 - Transitioning to Full Bulgarian Split Squats 08:52 - Final Tips & How to Get More Support 09:10 - Like, Subscribe & Leave Your Questions! 👇 LINKS & RESOURCES 👇 🎯 Start Your Personalized Training or Grab Some Gear: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3uVyhsD 🥦 FOOD & NUTRITION DISCOUNTS: 🌱 VivoLife Discount Code – https://bit.ly/3ZLxeqn 🥤 Huel: https://uk.huel.com/pages/loudcrowd-a... 🍬 Vegums: https://vegums.com?wlr_ref=REF-AV1-CE0 💪 Subscribe for More Weekly Fitness & Nutrition Tips: ➡️    / thehealthyhabit   📱 Connect with Me: Instagram:   / tlandry27   Facebook:   / vegannutritionandpersonaltraining   Shop: https://thehealthyhabit.co.uk/shop Email: tyler@thehealthyhabit.co.uk 🙏 Your support helps me keep bringing you real, practical content every week. Smash that like button, subscribe, and drop a comment with your questions below! The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images, video and other material contained on this channel are for informational purposes only. The purpose of this website is to promote broad consumer understanding and knowledge of various topics. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen on this channel.