Bulgarian Split Squat - glutes and quadriceps strengthening exercise
Exercise Overview
The Bulgarian split squat is a single-leg strengthening exercise used to build the gluteal muscles and quadriceps while improving lower-limb control. It is commonly prescribed in rehabilitation to enhance functional strength, balance, and knee and hip stability.
Muscles Involved
Gluteus maximusGluteus mediusQuadricepsHamstringsAdductorsGastrocnemiusSoleusCore stabilizers
Related Conditions
Patellofemoral pain syndromeQuadriceps weaknessGluteal weaknessKnee instabilityHip weaknessPost-ACL reconstruction rehabilitationFunctional lower-extremity weakness
