Barbell Single Leg Squat

Barbell Single Leg Squat demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand with your feet hip-width apart and a barbell across the back of your shoulders
  • 2Lift one foot off the floor and balance on the other, slowly bend your knee and squat down as far as comfortable
  • 3Push back up through the heel of the balancing leg to return to the start
  • 4Switch legs and repeat the movement
  • 5Ensure to keep your torso upright during the exercise

Tips:

  • Ensure your knee doesn't cave inwards during the squat
  • Keep the movement controlled, do not rush
  • Keep your core tight throughout the exercise
  • Always perform the exercise on a flat and stable surface to avoid injury

Barbell Single Leg Squat Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs