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Animated demonstration of the one leg squat exercise, targeting the Glutes using Body weight.

one leg squat

Body part
Upper legs
Equipment
Body weight
Target muscle
Glutes
Secondary muscles
quadricepshamstringscalves

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. Step 2: Extend one leg forward, keeping it off the ground.

  3. Step 3: Bend your standing leg and lower your body down as if sitting back into a chair.

  4. Step 4: Keep your chest up and your back straight.

  5. Step 5: Push through your heel to return to the starting position.

  6. Step 6: Repeat with the other leg.

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