Single-Leg Squat

Single-Leg Squat

Descend by bending the standing leg while keeping the other leg straight and elevated. Lower until thigh is parallel to floor, then drive through heel to return to standing.

Instructions

1

Preparation: Stand on one leg with the other leg extended forward. Arms can be extended forward for balance.

2

Execution: Descend by bending the standing leg while keeping the other leg straight and elevated. Lower until thigh is parallel to floor, then drive through heel to return to standing.

Exercise Details

Difficulty
Advanced
Equipment
Compound
Mechanics
Compound
Force
Push
Utility
Auxiliary

Target Muscles

rectus femorisvastus lateralisvastus medialisgluteus maximusbiceps femorissemitendinosusgluteus mediusadductor magnuserector spinaerectus abdominisobliques upperobliques lowertensor fasciae latae

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