Single Leg Squat With Support
Description
This exercise involves standing on one leg while holding onto a support, such as a chair or wall, and squatting down as low as possible before standing back up. It helps to improve balance, stability, and leg strength.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Single Leg Squat With Support Instructions
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart and place a chair or bench behind you for support.
- Lift your left foot off the ground and extend it forward.
- Slowly lower your body down into a squat position, keeping your right foot firmly planted on the ground.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom of the squat, then push through your right foot to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs and repeat on the other side.
Single Leg Squat With Support Form & Visual
Single Leg Squat With Support Benefits
- Strengthens abdominal muscles
- Improves flexibility in hamstrings and hip flexors
- Increases core stability and balance
- Improves posture and alignment
- Can help alleviate lower back pain
Single Leg Squat With Support Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
- Calves
- Core
Single Leg Squat With Support Variations & Alternatives
- Single-leg squat with no support
- Single-leg squat with dumbbells
- Single-leg squat with resistance band
- Single-leg squat with medicine ball
- Single-leg squat with kettlebell
- Single-leg squat with TRX suspension trainer
- Single-leg squat with stability ball
