Single Leg Squat with Support (female)

Single Leg Squat with Support demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand on one leg and hold onto a support such as a chair or pole for balance
  • 2Bend your knee to lower your body as if you were sitting back into a chair, your other leg stretches out in front of you
  • 3Continue going down until your thigh of your balancing leg is parallel to the ground
  • 4Return to the starting position in a controlled manner
  • 5Switch legs and repeat

Tips:

  • Keep your back straight and head up throughout the exercise
  • While descending, try to distribute your weight equally around your foot, and not just on your heel
  • Go as low as you can while maintaining good form
  • Make sure your knee does not extend beyond your toes while bending

Single Leg Squat with Support Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs