One Leg Heel Touch Squat
Expert Advice
Focus on controlling the descent to increase muscle activation and improve balance.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand on one leg with your arms extended in front of you for balance.
- Lower into a squat while reaching the opposite hand down to touch the heel of your standing leg.
- Keep your chest up and back straight throughout the movement.
- Push through the standing leg to rise back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps before switching to the other leg.
Details
Primary
Glutes40%
Quads40%
Secondary
Calves20%
Equipment
Body weight
Exercise Type
Strength
