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Animated demo of One Leg Squat targeting Glutes
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One Leg Squat

An exercise for the Upper Legs - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partUpper Legs Target muscleGlutes EquipmentBody Weight

Step by step

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Extend one leg forward, keeping it off the ground.
  3. Bend your standing leg and lower your body down as if sitting back into a chair.
  4. Keep your chest up and your back straight.
  5. Push through your heel to return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat with the other leg.

Muscles worked

Glutes (primary)QuadricepsHamstringsCalves

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