Single Leg Stand
Description
This exercise involves standing on one leg while maintaining balance and stability. It helps to improve core strength, balance, and coordination.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Single Leg Stand Instructions
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your arms at your sides.
- Lift one foot off the ground and balance on the other foot.
- Hold the position for 30 seconds.
- Switch legs and repeat for another 30 seconds.
- For an added challenge, try closing your eyes or standing on a pillow or unstable surface.
Single Leg Stand Form & Visual
Single Leg Stand Benefits
- Improves balance and stability
- Strengthens the muscles in the legs, particularly the glutes, quadriceps, and calves
- Increases ankle and foot strength
- Improves proprioception (the body’s awareness of its position in space)
- Can be done anywhere without equipment
- Can be modified to increase difficulty by adding weights or closing eyes
Single Leg Stand Muscles Worked
- Glutes
- Quadriceps
- Hamstrings
- Calf muscles
- Core muscles
Single Leg Stand Variations & Alternatives
- Single Leg Stand with Knee Raise
- Single Leg Stand with Toe Touch
- Single Leg Stand with Arm Reach
- Single Leg Stand with Medicine Ball Toss
- Single Leg Stand with Resistance Band
