A unilateral lower body exercise that builds strength and stability by performing a squat on one leg while maintaining balance.
Stand on one leg with the other leg extended forward. Lower your body by bending the standing leg's knee and hip, keeping your chest up and core engaged. Lower until your thigh is parallel to the ground, then push back up to the starting position.
Stand on one leg with the opposite leg extended forward, arms at your sides or extended for balance, core engaged and chest up.
Return to the starting position with the working leg fully extended, maintaining balance and control throughout the movement.
Keep your chest up, engage your core, maintain balance, push through your heel, keep your knee in line with your toes
Losing balance, knee caving inward, not maintaining proper form, rushing the movement, not going deep enough
Add weight, perform on an unstable surface, or hold the bottom position longer for increased difficulty.
Hold onto a support, reduce the depth of the squat, or perform assisted single-leg squats with a partner.
Ensure proper form to avoid knee strain. Stop if you experience pain or lose balance. This exercise requires good balance and lower body strength.