One Leg Squats
This leg exercise mainly works your quads and glutes, with help from your hamstrings and adductors. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
One Side
Other Side
Rep Range
5-10
How to do One Leg Squats
Stand on one leg, extending the other leg backward. As you lower yourself down, aim to touch the floor with your fingertips, keeping the weight on the heel of the standing leg.
Common mistakes
Avoid leaning too far forward or letting the knee of the standing leg move past the toes.
Breathing
Inhale when descending; exhale as you rise up.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Quads, Glutes
Secondary Muscles
Hamstrings, Adductors
Tertiary Muscles
Core, Calves
