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Exercise Demonstrations

Single Leg Squats with Chair
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Single Leg Squats with Chair Exercise

Starting Position

Stand behind chair; hold back of chair for balance. Lift right leg off ground, keeping left leg slighly bent.

Action

INHALE: Bend left leg to squat. Hold for 1-3 counts.

EXHALE: Straighten leg and return to start.

Complete all reps and switch legs.

Special Instructions

Don't let knee of squatting leg go past toes. Keep upper body straight and avoid leaning forward as you squat down.

Muscles Worked: Quads