Single Leg Stand
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The single leg stand is a balance exercise that primarily engages the core and leg muscles. It enhances stability and strengthens the lower body while improving coordination and focus.
How to do it
- Stand upright with your feet hip-width apart.
- Shift your weight onto one leg, lifting the other foot slightly off the ground.
- Engage your core and maintain balance, keeping your spine straight and shoulders relaxed.
- Hold the position for 20-30 seconds, then switch to the other leg.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps Rectus Abdominis
Secondary Gastrocnemius Hamstrings Obliques