The Bulgarian Split Squat will always be my favorite leg exercise. Keep in mind I use the term “favorite” loosely here! Follow these tips for a stronger, more balanced, more effective BSS. The mechanics matter a lot on the single leg exercise. Don’t forget to load it too! This is not simply a light finishing exercise. Treat it as a compound and compound the results you’ll see from it! | ATHLEAN-X

Different squat stances target different muscle groups: 1. Goblet Squat: Feet hip-width apart, toes slightly forward, torso stays upright while squatting down. This variation focuses more on the quadriceps (front of the thighs). 2. Sumo Squat: Feet slightly wider than shoulder-width, toes turned slightly outward, hinging at the hips. This emphasizes the gluteus maximus. 3. Wide-Stance Sumo Squat: Feet about 1.5 times shoulder-width apart, toes turned outward more, torso stays upright. This varia