Balancing Squat
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Balancing Squat focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Adductors, Hamstrings working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Balancing Squat with proper form and technique.
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Stand on one leg with a slight bend in the knee and the other leg raised slightly off the ground.
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Lower your hips back as if sitting in a chair, keeping your weight in your standing heel and your knee aligned over your ankle.
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Rise back up to the starting position, engaging your core and maintaining balance throughout the movement.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Balancing Squat safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your standing knee straight and avoid letting it collapse inward during the squat.
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Engage your core to maintain balance and prevent leaning too far forward or backward.
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Make sure your hips drop back instead of your knees moving forward to protect your joints.
Secondary Muscles
While Balancing Squat primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Adductors, Hamstrings . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Balancing Squat, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Balancing Squat, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
