This move strengthens the legs, enhances hip flexibility, and improves overall balance. Also good for functional fitness.
It stretches your inner thigh muscles, improving flexibility over time, while still building strength in the supporting leg.
It challenges your core muscles as you stabilize your body during the movement, contributing to better posture and control.
Regular practice improves your balance and coordination, which are essential for sports and daily activities.
It targets your quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes, making it a highly effective lower-body strengthening exercise.
It helps open up the hips, increasing your range of motion and reducing stiffness from sitting or inactivity.
Start with feet wide, squat to one side, keeping your other leg straight. Push back up to standing and repeat on the other side.
Avoid leaning too far forward or lifting your heel off the ground. Ensure proper form to avoid injury.
Incorporate into your leg day workout or use it as a warm-up to engage muscles and improve mobility.