One-legged Squat
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
One-legged Squat focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform One-legged Squat with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand facing away from a box, placing the top of one foot on the box behind you.
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Keep your hands on your hips and your torso upright.
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Lower your body by bending the knee and hip of your front leg until your front thigh is parallel to the floor.
- 4
Drive through your front heel to extend your knee and hip, returning to the starting position.
- 5
Complete all repetitions on one side, then switch legs and repeat the movement.
Secondary Muscles
While One-legged Squat primarily targets Quads, Glutes , 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 One-legged Squat, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as One-legged 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.
