Bodyweight Squat to Side to Front Leg
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The bodyweight squat to side leg lift involves performing a standard squat followed by extending one leg to the side and then to the front. This exercise enhances balance, engages the core, and targets the lower body, improving overall leg strength and stability.
How to do it
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, arms at your sides.
- Lower into a squat, keeping weight in heels and chest up.
- As you rise, lift your right leg to the side, keeping it straight.
- Return to starting position and then lift the same leg to the front.
- Alternate legs, repeating the sequence for desired reps.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Adductor Magnus Gastrocnemius Hamstrings Obliques Rectus Abdominis