One-leg squat
A compound exercise for the quads and glutes, with help from the adductors, abs. Equipment: no equipment.
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How to do it
- Setup: Stand on one leg with the other leg straight out in front.
- Arms forward to balance
- Sit all the way down on one leg
- Stand without the other foot touching
Muscles worked
Equipment
None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.
Alternatives
Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all one-leg squat alternatives.
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