Elevated Single-leg Squat
Muscle Groups: Glutes, Quads
Elevated Single-leg Squat focuses on Glutes, Quads, with Hamstrings working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Elevated Single-leg Squat with proper form and technique.
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Stand a few feet in front of a low bench or sturdy elevated surface.
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Extend one leg back and place the top of your foot on the elevated surface behind you.
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Keep your chest up, shoulders back, and core engaged, with your weight primarily on your front foot.
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Slowly lower your body by bending your front knee, allowing your back knee to drop towards the floor.
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Descend until your front thigh is parallel to the ground or as deep as comfortable while maintaining balance.
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Push through your front heel to extend your leg and return to the starting position.
Secondary Muscles
While Elevated Single-leg Squat primarily targets Glutes, Quads , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include 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 Elevated Single-leg Squat, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Elevated Single-leg 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.
