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One-leg squat alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the one-leg squat, best matches first.

  1. Goblet squatTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  2. Kettlebell goblet squatTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  3. Back squatTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs barbell and squat rack.
  4. Bodyweight squatTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, no equipment.
  5. Box squatTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs barbell, squat rack and plyo box or step.
  6. Leg pressTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs leg press.
  7. Shrimp squatTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, no equipment.
  8. Smith machine squatTrains the quads and glutes, same movement, needs smith machine.
  9. Bulgarian split squatTrains the quads and glutes, needs dumbbells and flat bench.
  10. Dumbbell walking lungeTrains the quads and glutes, needs dumbbells.
  11. Rear-foot-elevated split squatTrains the quads and glutes, needs plyo box or step.
  12. Split squatTrains the quads and glutes, no equipment.

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