One Legged Squat -

One Legged Squat

Exercise Tips

Beginners can start in a standing position
Beginners can use a smaller medicine ball in one hand and use other arm for balance

One Legged Squat

This exercise targets your quadriceps and provides a moderate cardio benefit. It also works your gluteals, hamstrings, lower back and abdominals.

Muscle Group

Quadriceps, Gluteals (Glutes), Hamstrings, Lower Back, Abdominals

Frequency

2 Days a Week to
3 Days a Week

Equipment

Medicine Ball

Cardiovascular Benefit

Moderate

Starting Position: Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, holding a medicine ball in both hands. Extend your arms straight out in front of you at chest level. Extend one leg straight out in front of you, about 6 inches off the floor.

1 Focusing on balance, squat down with one leg until your hamstring is touching your calf. Keep your back and your extended leg straight, and be sure that your knee does not go past your ankle.
2 Explode back up to starting position with the same leg.
3 Repeat this exercise until you have completed all repetitions for the set, then repeat with the opposite leg.

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One Legged Squat

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One Legged Squat

Muscle Group

Frequency

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Cardiovascular Benefit

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