Single Leg Squat


Pro Tip

If you have the strength and flexibility, you can squat down farther and stop when your thigh is parallel to the ground.


How To

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and arms by your sides.
  2. Raise one leg in front of you while keeping it straight and balance on the leg that remains on the ground.
  3. Inhale and break at the hips, sitting down and raising your arms forward while simultaneously bringing your raised leg forward as you squat down.
  4. Continue until the thigh of your planted leg is slightly higher than parallel to the ground, without allowing your raised leg to touch the ground.
  5. Exhale and press through your heel and midfoot while keeping your foot firmly planted until you stand upright, returning to the starting position.
  6. 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.

Quads

Muscles spanning the front of your thigh.


Secondary Muscle Groups

Hamstrings

Muscles spanning the back of your thigh.

Lower Abs

Lower abdomen, from just above your belly button to your pubis. The lower half of the six pack abs.

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.

Obliques

Outer sides of your abdomen.

Upper Abs

Upper abdomen, from just above your belly button to your sternum. The upper half of the six pack abs.


Equipment

Bodyweight Only

This means that the only thing you need to successfully perform the exercise is your body. No other equipment is needed.


Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.


Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment