BULGARIAN SPLIT SQUATS DID WHAT?

IT'S COMMON KNOWLEDGE cyclists are super strong forwards and backwards, and weak as a salt cratered aluminum Fischer Hoo Koo Ekoo from the 90's when it comes to...

... side to side strength.

What can we do about that?

A lot.

Here are a few things I do in purpose, and one that seems to be reaping big benefits:

• Mix in side to side shuffles during light jogging
• Stand up paddle boarding
• Jumping jacks

Not the gnarliest of lateral strength building exercises but, not nothing.

Since I've done those things for a long time, I have to conclude that it was adding the...

... Bulgarian split squats which gave my knees all kinds of stability.

How do I know?

This is real sciency stuff.

While doing a towel change at the beach yesterday I noticed I wasn't wobbling and hopping all around like normal.  I was much more planted and steady.

Then, I noticed it again when putting my socks on while standing up.

Is this proof?

No.

Why did I switch to this style of squatting from what I was doing before?

For the simple fact...

... I have reduced the strain on my back by 50%.

Also, they can be done with simple dumbbells.

They are super awkward at first and you'll be wobbling all over the place...

... then you'll be stronger.

According to my bro-science.

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