One Leg Squat

Muscles used: Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Gluteals (all of them), Lower leg stabilisers. Low back muscles.

Benefits: Great strength exercise for the whole thigh and butt area. Good for developing balance and pelvic stability as well as strength. Excellent exercise for runners, all sports which involve running, skiing / snowboarding and water skiing/wake boarding/surfing.

The one leg squat does not require any equipment or space. We recommend it as part of any leg strengthening workout.

Squat down on one leg as if you are sitting down on a chair behind you.
Bend your knee to 90degrees, really working the muscles hard to go down all the way. Stand up again and repeat.
Keep you knee in line with your toes.
Keep your low back straight by bending from the hips and sticking your butt out behind you.
Keep you pelvis level as you squat down and up, as well.

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