The Barbell Back Squat is definitely a very effective exercise for building the quads, glutes, low back and core. If you can still crush back squats with no issues then more power to you. For a lot of us getting into our mid to late 30’s, 40’s and older, they tend to bring a little more risk than reward. If you’re someone who’s trying to save their back and reduce your overall risk of injury in the gym yet still want to stay strong and build lower body muscle, the Bulgarian split squat is a grea