This exercise involves standing on one leg while holding onto a support, such as a chair or wall, and squatting down as low as possible before standing back up. It helps to improve balance, stability, and leg strength.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Bench
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens abdominal muscles
- Improves flexibility in hamstrings and hip flexors
- Increases core stability and balance
- Improves posture and alignment
- Can help alleviate lower back pain
How to perform
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart and place a chair or bench behind you for support.
- Lift your left foot off the ground and extend it forward.
- Slowly lower your body down into a squat position, keeping your right foot firmly planted on the ground.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom of the squat, 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