Mikal Bridges identifies Bulgarian split squats as essential training

Mikal Bridges maintains a rigorous physical conditioning program that includes specific exercises he finds personally challenging. The basketball player identifies the deadlift as a staple movement in his training regimen. He also incorporates Bulgarian split squats despite his stated dislike for the movement. Bridges attributes the effectiveness of this training to the physical discomfort it produces. He views the pain associated with the exercise as an indicator that it provides necessary physical benefits for his body. This approach to strength training remains a primary component of his current professional preparation.

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