One Leg Squat Exercise
Best Leg Toning Exercises

Performing a one leg squat is a progression of the single leg ball squats. Standing freely on one leg your body is forced to control every muscle in order to maintain proper form. Maintaining proper form and having adequate strength and flexibility is a must for an exercise this advanced.

While performing this exercise it is important to remember to keep the whole foot planted on the ground and press through the center of the foot. If you press to much through the toes you will apply too much pressure to the knees and tip forward. On the other hand, if you use mostly your heels you may tip backwards.

Muscles Involved:

Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Calves, Abdominals, Stabilizers.

To perform the squat stand tall and shift weight to one leg. The other leg can be held up off the floor in front of the body. Engage your stomach muscles and lower your body pressing hips back and bending at the hip and knees.

Lower into the squat only as far as you can comfortably balance yourself. Make sure to keep your shoulders up as much as possible.

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