Single Leg Squat
Target Muscle
Secondary Muscles
Equipment
Extend your arms in front of you to help maintain balance, and shift your weight onto the standing leg.
Slowly lower your body by bending your standing leg at the knee, keeping your back straight and your knee over your foot.
Go as low as you can while maintaining balance, ideally until your thigh is parallel with the ground, and keep the other leg extended in front of you.
Push back up to the starting position, keeping your weight on the standing leg, then repeat the exercise with the other leg.
Pro Tip
**Balance**: This exercise requires a good deal of balance. To help maintain balance, extend your arms in front of you as you lower your body. Also, keep your eyes focused on a fixed point in front of you. Avoid the mistake of looking down or closing your eyes, as this can throw off your balance. **Controlled Movement**: The Single Leg Squat should be performed in a slow and controlled manner. Avoid the common mistake of rushing through the exercise