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3
 sets
Duration required
12
 reps
Focus Area required
1
 m 
30
 s rest
Back

Single Leg Squat (Single Leg)

Key Points:

  • Stand with one foot on an elevated surface with the other hanging off.

  • Squat down on one leg, bringing the other leg backwards as you lower down.

  • Get to a 90 degree bend then extend back up and repeat.

Common Mistakes:

  • Knee bending inwards past big toe.

  • Rounding the back.

  • Rushing repetitions.

Where you should 'feel it':

Primary Muscles:
Quads, Glutes
Secondary Muscles:
Hamstrings, Abs
Muscle diagram with the following muscles highlighted Quads, Glutes, Hamstrings, Abs

Similar Exercises

Place one foot on an elevated surface and have the other foot hanging off.

Start by bending the active leg and as you lower bring the other leg backwards to avoid it from touching the ground. Go to approximately a 90 degree bend or as far as comfortable then press up back to the start position. Push your hips back and keep a straight back as you descend. Your knee should bend in line with your foot. Repeat for the desired repetitions then switch sides.

Avoid having your knee cave inwards past your big toe.

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