How to do it
Extend both arms straight ahead at shoulder height to counterbalance.
- 1
Stand on one leg with the other leg slightly raised off the ground.
- 2
Bend the knee of the standing leg and lower your body into a single-leg squat.
- 3
Push through the heel to extend the leg and return to the starting position.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Concentrate on pushing through the heel of the working leg to fully activate the glutes and hamstrings.
Common mistakes
- ✕Knee collapsing inward during descent
- ✕Leaning the torso too far forward
- ✕Hips rotating outward at the bottom