Hate Bulgarian split squats? You’re not weak—you’re smart to look for better options. These proven alternatives deliver leg ...

When it comes to leg day, you'll often see gym-goers flocking to the leg press or squat rack to build those thick quads and powerful hamstrings. Others might be grinding out Romanian deadlifts to fire ...

The Bulgarian split squat has a reputation for being a bit unlikeable. Challenging to both set up and perform with decent form, it’s an advanced exercise that requires relative strength, balance, ...

‘Ballerina Bulgarian squats primarily target the glutes, especially the glute medius and glute maximus,’ says James Brady, a personal trainer at OriGym. ‘Compared to standard Bulgarian split squats, ...

Traditional squats aren't the be-all and end-all when it comes to building lower-body strength. In fact, for those who need to even out muscular imbalances, build single-leg (unilateral) strength for ...

MOST MOVEMENT DOESN'T occur with both feet planted on the floor. You walk by putting one foot in front of the other, you go up stairs one at a time, and you might even hop over a puddle on a rainy day ...

Plus, there's less stress placed on your back. Barbell squats generally put more pressure on the spine, which isn't an issue with this exercise, while leg placement ensures the back doesn't round over ...

Squats and deadlifts are the backbone of any good leg workout, but they aren't the only way to build big wheels, and they aren't the only way to grow the strong, powerful glutes and hamstrings that ...