Suspended Single Leg Squat

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

A suspension compound push exercise targeting the Gluteus Maximus and Rectus Femoris.

EquipmentSuspension
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeCompound
MovementSquat
ForcePush
LateralityUnilateral
PrimaryGluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris
SecondaryAdductor Magnus, Erector Spinae, Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Soleus

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Grasp suspension handles and momentarily step back until arms are extended forward and straight. While keeping arms straight and shoulders back, step forward so body reclines back behind suspension handles. Position body and legs straight at desired angle hanging from handles with arms straight. 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 body back, up to original position until knee and hip of supporting leg is straight. Repeat and continue with opposite leg. Comments: Supporting knee should point same direction as foot throughout movement. Dismounting can be achieved by placing elevated leg down and walking backward until body is upright. This exercise can be performed on TRXⓇ style suspension trainer or adjustable length gymnastics rings. Also known as Suspended Pistol Squat.

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