Both are single-leg.
Both burn.
But they hit different.
The reverse lunge is more dynamic. Step back, push through, repeat.
Great for beginners, conditioning, and overall leg work.
The Bulgarian split squat locks you in place.
Front leg does almost all the work.
More stability demand.
More depth.
More glute loading.
If you want general leg work → reverse lunges.
If you want serious glute development → Bulgarian split squats.
One builds capacity.
One builds shape.
Don’t avoid the one that exposes your weakness.
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