Clayton Johnson

Heavy Bulgarian split squats.
One leg. Full control. No shortcuts.
The Hatfield setup isn’t there to make it easier—it’s there so I can push past failure safely.
Strength is built when you stop avoiding discomfort

Why This Movement Works

Bulgarian split squats develop real-world leg strength by forcing each leg to work independently. This improves balance, stability, and exposes weak links bilateral lifts can hide.

Using a Hatfield setup allows continued overload after failure while supporting posture and reducing unnecessary lower back strain — meaning more stimulus, less risk.