This exercise involves standing on one leg and lowering your body down into a squat position, then returning to standing. It helps to improve balance, stability, and leg strength.
Type
Strength
Equipment
No Equipment
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Improves balance and stability
- Strengthens the legs, particularly the quads, glutes, and hamstrings
- Increases ankle and hip mobility
- Engages the core muscles for improved posture and spinal alignment
- Can be done with or without weights, making it a versatile exercise for all fitness levels
How to perform
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your arms at your sides.
- Lift your left foot off the ground and balance on your right foot.
- Slowly lower your body down by bending your right knee and pushing your hips back.
- Keep your left leg lifted off the ground and your arms at your sides.
- Lower your body until your right thigh is parallel to the ground.
- Pause for a moment, then push through your right foot to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs and repeat on the other side.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Glutes
Primary
Hamstrings
Primary
Calves
Secondary
Abs
Secondary