Weighted Single Leg Squat

The Weighted Single Leg Squat primarily works the Rectus Femoris, with secondary activation of the Adductor Magnus, Erector Spinae, Gluteus Maximus, Soleus and stabilizer support from the Biceps Femoris (Long Head), External Obliques, Gastrocnemius (Medial), Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, Quadratus Lumborum, Rectus Abdominis. It is a plate compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.

A plate compound push exercise targeting the Rectus Femoris.

EquipmentPlate
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeCompound
MovementSquat
ForcePush
LateralityUnilateral
PrimaryRectus Femoris
SecondaryAdductor Magnus, Erector Spinae, Gluteus Maximus, Soleus

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Stand with arms extended out in front holding medicine ball or weight plate. Balance on one leg with opposite leg extended forward off of ground. Execution: Squat down as far as possible while keeping leg elevated off of floor. Keep supporting knee pointed same direction as foot supporting. Raise bodyback up to original position until knee and hip of supporting leg is straight. Return and repeat. Continue with opposite leg. Comments: Supporting knee should point same direction as foot throughout movement. Range of motion will be improved with greater leg strength andglute flexibility. Significant spinal flexion occurs at bottom of deep single leg squat to maintain center of gravity over foot. Erector Spinae becomes a stabilizer if spine is kept straight.

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