A split squat, also known as a Bulgarian split squat, is an intermediate-level exercise that mainly targets the muscles of the lower body. The split squat exercise is just as the name suggests — you ...

Learn how to do the Bulgarian split squat with perfect form to build leg strength, improve balance, and target quads, glutes, and hamstrings. “The Bulgarian split squat is one of the most effective ...

Bulgarian split squats get a lot of airtime for being the love-to-hate lower-body exercise that delivers a lot of bang for your buck. But, for one reason or another, they aren’t ideal for everyone.

Lunges and squats are both popular strength exercises for your lower body. There are a ton of variations of these moves — some that may even look and feel almost identical. When it comes to lunges and ...

If you’ve ever seen a powerlifter deadlift upwards of 600 pounds you’re probably asking yourself “How did they get here?” While they’ll surely tell you it came after years of repeating the beloved ...

You can do this lower body-building block exercise anywhere.

I've been going to the gym four to five times a week since I was 14. I've been through all the workouts, both trendy and timeless. And despite that, there is one exercise that has always eluded me, ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Ready for leg day?