Single Leg Thrusts (female)

Single Leg Thrusts demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand up straight with your back upright and your feet shoulder-width apart.
  • 2Shift your weight on one foot.
  • 3Lower your body by bending at your knee and hip on that leg until your knee is at a 90-degree angle.
  • 4Push back up to the starting position by straightening your knee and hip.
  • 5Repeat on the other leg.

Tips:

  • Ensure your back remains straight during the movement. This helps to protect your lower back.
  • Keep your foot flat on the ground when you are performing the exercise.
  • Avoid locking out your knee at the top of the movement.
  • Make sure to engage your glutes and hamstrings when you're pushing your body back up.

Single Leg Thrusts Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs