Split Squat vs. Bulgarian Split Split Squat – The Debate

Unilateral, or single-leg training, is an excellent way to build strength, attain balance, and encourage symmetry for your lower extremities. Single-leg training is the focus of a lot of injury prevention – after all, life is lived mostly unilaterally. Our daily steps, taking the stairs, even just moving around are rarely done in a bilateral position.

Barbend breaks down two different single-leg training mechanisms that are effective ways to build strength, balance, and explosiveness. The split squat (legs staggered, but both planted on the ground), and the Bulgarian Split Squat (where the back leg is elevated) are two different ways to get towards the same result – so which is right for you?