Squat to Leg Extension (female)

Squat to Leg Extension demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Start by standing tall with your feet shoulder-width apart
  • 2Perform a squat by bending your legs and lowering your body towards the ground
  • 3Press back up to a standing position
  • 4Raise one leg off the ground and extend it straight out in front of you
  • 5Return to the starting position and alternate legs

Tips:

  • Keep your back straight during the full movement
  • Try to lower down until your thighs are parallel to the ground during the squat
  • Keep your core tight during the leg extension
  • To add difficulty, do the leg extension with a slight jump

Squat to Leg Extension Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs