Split Squat vs Bulgarian Split Squat Strength Standards
Compare your split squat and Bulgarian split squat against strength standards for your sex, age range, and bodyweight. Enter one recent result for each exercise to see your strength levels, next target, and which exercise is the priority.
Enter no load for Split Squat—count strict matched reps per side. For Bulgarian Split Squat, enter total external load and reps for the tested leg. Enter pounds or kilograms and 1–12 reps. Use a bodyweight static split squat using the last strict repetition count both sides can match; use a controlled rear-foot-elevated split squat performed per leg to at least front-thigh-parallel depth and full lockout. Repetitions are never converted into weight. Age range changes only an exercise whose standards use age.
Split Squat vs Bulgarian Split Squat Strength Standards by Bodyweight
These tables show the minimum result each exercise needs to reach Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite. Weight-based standards are shown in pounds and kilograms. Bodyweight-repetition standards remain strict repetitions and show every applicable age range.
Find your bodyweight in the men’s or women’s table, then read across the strength levels. Results measured in weight and repetitions are not meant to match and are never converted into one another. Use the calculator for your exact inputs and a direct comparison of the strength levels.
Men’s Split Squat vs Bulgarian Split Squat Standards
How to read the table: Each table entry lists the minimum result for both exercises. Weight-based targets show pounds and kilograms; repetition targets show the required strict reps for each age range. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:56 lb25.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:84 lb38.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:119 lb54 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 54 reps30–39: 49 reps40–49: 43 reps50–59: 35 reps60+: 27 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:160 lb72.6 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:59 lb26.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:89 lb40.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:126 lb57.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 54 reps30–39: 49 reps40–49: 43 reps50–59: 35 reps60+: 27 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:169 lb76.7 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:62 lb28.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:93 lb42.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:132 lb59.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 54 reps30–39: 49 reps40–49: 43 reps50–59: 35 reps60+: 27 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:178 lb80.7 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:65 lb29.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:97 lb44 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:138 lb62.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:186 lb84.4 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:68 lb30.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:102 lb46.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:144 lb65.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:194 lb88 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:71 lb32.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:106 lb48.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:150 lb68 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:202 lb91.6 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:73 lb33.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:110 lb49.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:156 lb70.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:210 lb95.3 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:76 lb34.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:114 lb51.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 25 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:162 lb73.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 45 reps30–39: 41 reps40–49: 36 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 23 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:218 lb98.9 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:79 lb35.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:118 lb53.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:168 lb76.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:226 lb102.5 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:81 lb36.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:122 lb55.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:173 lb78.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:233 lb105.7 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:84 lb38.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:126 lb57.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:179 lb81.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:240 lb108.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:86 lb39 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:129 lb58.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:184 lb83.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:248 lb112.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:89 lb40.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:133 lb60.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:189 lb85.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:255 lb115.7 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:91 lb41.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:137 lb62.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:195 lb88.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:262 lb118.8 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:94 lb42.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:141 lb64 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:200 lb90.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:269 lb122 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:96 lb43.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:144 lb65.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:205 lb93 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:276 lb125.2 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:98 lb44.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:148 lb67.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:210 lb95.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:282 lb127.9 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:101 lb45.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:151 lb68.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:215 lb97.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:289 lb131.1 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:103 lb46.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:155 lb70.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 21 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 12 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:220 lb99.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 34 reps40–49: 30 reps50–59: 25 reps60+: 19 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:296 lb134.3 kg |
Women’s Split Squat vs Bulgarian Split Squat Standards
How to read the table: Each table entry lists the minimum result for both exercises. Weight-based targets show pounds and kilograms; repetition targets show the required strict reps for each age range. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:34 lb15.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:52 lb23.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 27 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:75 lb34 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 44 reps30–39: 40 reps40–49: 35 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 22 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:103 lb46.7 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 3 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:37 lb16.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:55 lb24.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 27 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 22 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 14 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:80 lb36.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 44 reps30–39: 40 reps40–49: 35 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 22 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:110 lb49.9 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:39 lb17.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:59 lb26.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:84 lb38.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:116 lb52.6 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:41 lb18.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:62 lb28.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:89 lb40.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:123 lb55.8 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:43 lb19.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:65 lb29.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:94 lb42.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:129 lb58.5 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:45 lb20.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:68 lb30.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:98 lb44.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 36 reps30–39: 32 reps40–49: 29 reps50–59: 23 reps60+: 18 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:135 lb61.2 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:47 lb21.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:71 lb32.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:102 lb46.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:141 lb64 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:49 lb22.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:74 lb33.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:107 lb48.5 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:147 lb66.7 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:51 lb23.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:77 lb34.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:111 lb50.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:152 lb68.9 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:53 lb24 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:80 lb36.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:115 lb52.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:158 lb71.7 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:55 lb24.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:82 lb37.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:119 lb54 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:164 lb74.4 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:56 lb25.4 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:85 lb38.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:123 lb55.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:169 lb76.7 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:58 lb26.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:88 lb39.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:127 lb57.6 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:174 lb78.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:60 lb27.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:90 lb40.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:130 lb59 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:180 lb81.6 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:62 lb28.1 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:93 lb42.2 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:134 lb60.8 kg | Split Squat:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Bulgarian Split Squat:185 lb83.9 kg |
How Your Split Squat vs Bulgarian Split Squat Result Is Calculated
The two exercises can use different measurements. The calculator rates each result against the standards for that exercise first, then compares the resulting strength levels and progress toward the next level. It never invents a reps-to-weight conversion.
1. Estimate the weight-based result
For Bulgarian Split Squat, one rep uses the weight entered. For 2–12 reps, the calculator runs both estimates and keeps the lower result.
- Epley: weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30)
- Brzycki: weight × 36 ÷ (37 − reps)
A published back-squat study supports estimated-max prediction under its study conditions. It does not independently validate every exercise or population used by this comparison.
2. Rate the Split Squat result
The canonical thresholds vary by sex, bodyweight band, and age range; the repetition result remains separate from estimated one-rep-max weight. The calculator uses strict bodyweight repetitions per side, capped at the last count both sides can match and does not convert the repetitions into an estimated weight.
3. Rate the Bulgarian Split Squat result
The Bulgarian split squat standards use the sex-specific standards from the individual Bulgarian Split Squat tool. The target adjusts to bodyweight using reference target × (user bodyweight ÷ reference bodyweight) to the two-thirds power.
4. Compare strength level and progress
The lower strength level is the priority. When both exercises reach the same level, a priority appears only when one is at least 10 points farther from its next target. Otherwise, the result is Balanced. Age range changes only the exercise whose standards include age; it remains an analytics field for the other exercise.
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Rate the split squat | Rate strict matched repetitions per side without converting them into weight. Measurement: Strict reps per side. |
| Rate the Bulgarian split squat | Adjust per-leg Bulgarian split squat targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds rule. Measurement: estimated one-rep max. |
| Compare levels | Use each exercise’s own level and next target; do not compare or divide results that use different measurements. |
How Men’s Split Squat and Bulgarian Split Squat Standards Differ
What the men’s standards show:
The Elite repetition target at 120 lb changes from the youngest to oldest listed age range because the standards for this exercise include age.
Under-30 Elite targets from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
The Elite estimated-max target rises across the displayed bodyweights. These weights are not converted into split squat repetitions.
The exact table above is the correct way to inspect unlike measurements. A pounds-difference chart would be invalid because strict repetitions and estimated weight do not share a unit.
How Women’s Split Squat and Bulgarian Split Squat Standards Differ
What the women’s standards show:
The Elite repetition target at 100 lb changes from the youngest to oldest listed age range because the standards for this exercise include age.
Under-30 Elite targets from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
The Elite estimated-max target rises across the displayed bodyweights. These weights are not converted into split squat repetitions.
Use the calculator to apply the correct age range and exact bodyweight before comparing the two strength levels.
Split Squat and Bulgarian Split Squat Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a bodyweight static split squat and a loaded Bulgarian split squat assessed per leg. Use a bodyweight static split squat with the rear foot on the floor and a loaded rear-foot-elevated Bulgarian split squat. Do not mix their setups, add weight to the bodyweight test, count unmatched sides, or convert repetitions into weight.
Count only strict matched repetitions per side
Use a static split stance and the same depth on both sides. Enter the last strict rep count both sides can match. Do not enter external load or count Bulgarian split squats, lunges, assisted reps, partial reps, weighted reps, or multiple sets combined.
Use a rear-foot-elevated split squat and enter total external load
Keep the rear foot elevated and front foot planted, descend until the front thigh reaches at least parallel, then stand to full lockout with balance and control. Enter only total external load, combining both handheld implements. Do not include bodyweight or use a standard split squat, Smith-machine variation, machine variation, partial rep, or assisted balance.
Enter matched Split Squat reps and one loaded Bulgarian Split Squat set
For Split Squat, enter the last strict bodyweight rep count both sides can match. For Bulgarian Split Squat, enter total external load and 1–12 clean reps for the tested leg. The calculator rates the two measurements separately and never invents a reps-to-weight conversion.
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- Split Squat Strength Standards — View the individual Split Squat standards and next strength-level target.
- Bulgarian Split Squat (Per Leg, Raw) — View the individual Bulgarian Split Squat standards and next strength-level target.
- Reverse Lunge Strength Standards — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Walking Lunge Strength Standards — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.