Split squats

Read our dumbbell bulgarian split squat guide. Lwearn how to do this exercise, the muscles worked, and the main benefits.

Split squat tones your glutes, hamstrings, and quads like crazy. Try different variations of this move during your leg day routine.

10 benefits of the Bulgarian Split Squat - Agreed, but we have a love/hate relationship

Whether your goals are athletic performance or aesthetics (getting great legs and great glutes), the Bulgarian Split Squat is the perfect complement to traditional squats because it allows you to isolate one leg at a time. It's also a tremendous challenge to your balance. Master this one and your entire lower body will tighten up fast! ...

Read our smith split squat guide. Lwearn how to do this exercise, the muscles worked, and the main benefits.

Unlike a lot of people, leg day is one of my favorite days. I really enjoy lower body exercises and wanted to share my top 10 list of lower body exercises you need to add into your leg routine. Start working in three or four of these moves into your workout routine, and be sure to switch things up

Grab a dumbbell in each hand and let your arms hang naturally at your sides, palms forward. Stand in a wide straddle stance with toes pointed out (A). Squat until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Your knees should not travel past your toes, and your butt should not dip lower than your knees. As you squat, bend your elbows and curl the weights toward your shoulders (B). Return to start and repeat.

Both are single-leg movements, but there's more than meets the eye. We explain the performance differences between the split squat and lunge.