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EricT · 09-12-2007, 09:59 AM

So on the bulgarians you mean you literally are having trouble with the set-up? It's not the easiest thing to get in position for that's for sure. I assume you're probably having trouble with getting a consistent stride length so you have to adjust is which is a little tricky but your balance should be gettng better.

Basically once you find a set up that is good you need to try and take note of the position you are in relative to the bench or whatever you are putting the back leg on. So after your first set just stand there and take note of the distance from the bench so you can get yourself approximately in the right place next time.

I just walk over with the weight in hand, stand about where I think I want to be, which may change over time according to what I'm doing, and just reach back with the one leg, find the bench, and put it on. At first that was difficult to do but now it is easy. If you find you are not far enough away the easiest way to adjust the stide is at the bottom with you knee on the ground. You can then just wiggle the front leg forward or back a bit.

If you can't touch the knee to the ground you will have to adjust in the standing position.

If this is an issue get yourself some masking tape and carry it along. Get some lighter weights, set up and do a rep. If it isn't right stand up and move forward or backward and try again. Then put a bit of tape on the ground to mark you postion, get your working weights and go to town. After a while you will be able to judge better.

I don't know if any of this is what you are talking about, I'm just guessing. Like anything, it gets easier over time.