Single Leg Heel Touch Squat

Pro Tip

Make sure you focus on maintaining a flat back when you bend your torso and lean forward to touch your heel.

How To

Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and hands by your sides.
Raise one leg while keeping it straight and balance on the leg that remains on the ground.
Inhale and lower yourself down by bending your planted leg and torso while simultaneously bending your raised leg back behind you
Continue to lower yourself down until your hands touch your heel.
Exhale and extend your planted leg while bringing your raised leg forward to return to the starting position.
After all reps are completed, switch sides and repeat the movement. 10 reps prescribed means you should perform 10 reps on each side (20 total).

Primary Muscle Groups

Glutes

Muscles of your butt.

Secondary Muscle Groups

Hamstrings

Muscles spanning the back of your thigh.

Lower Back

Center region of your back, spanning from the pelvis to just below the neck. However, parts of it are hidden beneath other muscles. The lower portion is the most visible.