One-legged Squat
- Primary muscles
- Quads, Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Movement pattern
- Single Leg
Steps
- 1 Stand facing away from a box, placing the top of one foot on the box behind you.
- 2 Keep your hands on your hips and your torso upright.
- 3 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.