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Exercise: Single Leg Squat with Counterbalance

person doing Single Leg Squat with Counterbalance

Primary Muscles:

  • Hamstrings
  • Quadriceps
  • Gluteals
  • Anterior Tibialis

Secondary Muscles:

  • Abdominals
  • Calves
  • Hip Flexors
  • Obliques

Body Area:

  • Legs
  • Glutes

Movement Type:

  • Core (Rotary Stability)

Equipment:

Training Category:

  • Body Weight

Proper Steps:

Begin standing with strong posture on one leg with light weight in your hands as a counterbalance
As you sit back into your squat, extend the counterbalance weight out in front of you
Squat as deep as you can until your hips are below your knee, then drive through your heel and stand up tall
Repeat for the desired amount of reps, evenly on both legs