For soccer
For soccer, Bulgarian split squat rates higher on our research criteria: more injury protection.
Broad jump is easier to learn and fit in.
Both are good choices that build different things for soccer, so a plan can use both.
The research score comes from these, scored by hand from the studies. Lifter scores appear once an exercise has 10 ratings. How scores work
Broad Jump. Horizontal power, the same direction as acceleration.
Bulgarian Split Squat. Single-leg strength in a sprint-like stance.
For American football, the two are close. Broad jump rates slightly higher: more carry-over to American football, easier to learn and fit in. Bulgarian split squat does more to prevent injuries.
For golf, the two are close. Bulgarian split squat rates slightly higher: more injury protection. Broad jump is easier to learn and fit in.
For soccer, Bulgarian split squat rates higher on our research criteria: more injury protection. Broad jump is easier to learn and fit in. Both are good choices that build different things for soccer, so a plan can use both.
Broad jump is easier: it’s easy to learn, while Bulgarian split squat takes some practice.
Broad jump needs no equipment, so you can do it anywhere. Bulgarian split squat needs dumbbells and a bench, so a home gym covers it.
Bulgarian split squat: it rates Strong for injury protection in our research rubric, against Fair for broad jump.