Calves, Hips & Buttocks, Hyperstrike Exercise Videos, Legs

Single-Leg Squat

Muscle Groups
  • Calves
  • Hips & Buttocks
  • Legs
Purposes
  • Leg strength
  • Glute strength

Overview

The single leg squat is a great exercise for the glutes (butt), thighs and calves. The single leg squat is a challenging, full-body exercise that develops balance, strength and power. This exercise transfers easily to sport and life. The single leg squat will correct muscle imbalances between the legs.

Description

  • Keeping the chest up at all time, balance on one leg.
  • Lower yourself carefully by bending the hips and knee.
  • Keep your weight on the bottom heel and shift your hips back as you squat.
  • Keeping the knee tracking straight at all time, return to the top.

Mistakes

  • Shifting the hip of the standing leg to the side
  • Buckling the knee inward
  • Rounding the back