The skater squat is a single-leg exercise that targets the quads, glutes, and hamstrings. It involves balancing on one leg while lowering the body down into a squat position, similar to the motion of a skater on ice. This exercise can be challenging but is great for improving balance, stability, and lower body strength.
Type
Strength
Equipment
No Equipment
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Improves balance and stability
- Strengthens the quads, glutes, and hamstrings
- Increases ankle mobility
- Engages the core muscles
- Can be done with or without weights for added resistance
How to perform
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your arms at your sides.
- Lift your right foot off the ground and extend it forward, keeping your toes pointed.
- Bend your left knee and lower your body down towards the ground, keeping your right foot off the ground.
- Lower your body as far as you can, keeping your left knee in line with your ankle and your right foot off the ground.
- Push through your left heel to return to the starting position.
- Repeat on the other side, lifting your left foot off the ground and extending it forward.
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BACK VIEW
Glutes
Primary
Hamstrings
Primary
Calves
Primary
Abs
Secondary