Single Leg Bench Squat
Description
This exercise involves standing on one leg while squatting down onto a bench or chair. It helps to improve balance, stability, and lower body strength.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Single Leg Bench Squat Instructions
- Start by standing in front of a bench or chair with your feet hip-width apart.
- Lift your left foot off the ground and extend it forward, keeping your toes pointed up.
- Slowly lower your body down towards the bench, bending your right knee and keeping your left foot off the ground.
- Lower your body until your right thigh is parallel to the ground, then push back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs and repeat on the other side.
Single Leg Bench Squat Form & Visual
Single Leg Bench Squat Benefits
- Improves balance and stability
- Strengthens the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes
- Targets the core muscles for improved posture and spinal alignment
- Increases ankle and hip mobility
- Can be modified for different fitness levels and goals
Single Leg Bench Squat Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
- Calves
- Core
Single Leg Bench Squat Variations & Alternatives
- Single Leg Bench Squat with Dumbbells
- Single Leg Bench Squat with Resistance Band
- Single Leg Bench Squat with Medicine Ball
- Single Leg Bench Squat with Kettlebell
- Single Leg Bench Squat with Barbell
- Single Leg Bench Squat with Smith Machine
- Single Leg Bench Squat with Cable Machine
- Single Leg Bench Squat with TRX Suspension Trainer
- Single Leg Bench Squat with Bosu Ball
- Single Leg Bench Squat with Stability Ball
