Single Leg Platform Slide
Description
The single leg platform slide is a hamstring and glute drill done with a slider under one foot. The lifter stands on one leg and slides the other foot back and forth. It builds posterior chain strength and balance.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Single Leg Platform Slide Instructions
- Stand on one leg with the other foot on a slider.
- Set the working leg with a slight knee bend.
- Brace your core and keep the chest up.
- Slide the slider foot back behind you.
- Hinge slightly at the hip as the foot slides back.
- Pull the slider foot back to the start by engaging the glute.
- Squeeze the glute hard at the top.
- Finish all reps then switch sides.
Single Leg Platform Slide Form & Visual
Single Leg Platform Slide Benefits
- Builds the hamstrings
- Trains balance
- Strong glute builder
- Useful for athletes
- Trains single leg control
Single Leg Platform Slide Muscles Worked
- Hamstrings
- Gluteus maximus
- Core
Single Leg Platform Slide Variations & Alternatives
- Single Leg RDL
- Reverse Lunge
- Slider Reverse Lunge
- Bird Dog
