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One Leg Squat
Muscles involved
The one leg squat (bodyweight Bulgarian squat) elevates your back foot. It builds glutes and quads at home.
How to do it
- Stand with your hands on your waist and one leg completely straight.
- Bend the other leg, bringing your foot backward to thigh height.
- Bend the knee of the supporting leg to lower your body in a controlled manner.
- Extend the supporting leg to return to the starting position and repeat.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your torso as upright as possible. - The supporting knee should not pass your toes. - Use a fixed reference point to maintain balance.
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PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
One Leg Squat: which muscles does it work?
One Leg Squat mainly works: Glutes, Quadriceps. It also involves: Gluteus maximus, Adductor magnus, Soleus.
What is One Leg Squat good for?
The one leg squat (bodyweight Bulgarian squat) elevates your back foot. It builds glutes and quads at home.
How do you do One Leg Squat with proper form?
- Keep your torso as upright as possible. - The supporting knee should not pass your toes. - Use a fixed reference point to maintain balance.
