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. --- 161.88ish hrsNo Strength training today - race tomorrow20 minutes recovery60 minutes reading + Journaling