How to do it
Keep your hips level rather than letting one side sink.
- 1
Stand on one leg with your arms extended in front of you for balance.
- 2
Bend the standing knee slightly to perform a quarter squat, keeping the other leg off the ground.
- 3
Push through the heel to return to the starting position.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching to the other leg.
Expert tip
Maintain a straight posture and engage your core to help with balance during the squat.
Common mistakes
- ✕Squatting deeper than the quarter-depth
- ✕Allowing the standing knee to buckle in
- ✕Dropping the raised leg to touch the floor