Elevated Single-leg Squat
- Primary muscles
- Quads, Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Other
- Movement pattern
- Single Leg
Steps
- 1 Stand a few feet in front of a low bench or sturdy elevated surface.
- 2 Extend one leg back and place the top of your foot on the elevated surface behind you.
- 3 Keep your chest up, shoulders back, and core engaged, with your weight primarily on your front foot.
- 4 Slowly lower your body by bending your front knee, allowing your back knee to drop towards the floor.
- 5 Descend until your front thigh is parallel to the ground or as deep as comfortable while maintaining balance.
- 6 Push through your front heel to extend your leg and return to the starting position.