One Legged Squat
Technique:
- Stand with arms on your hips or extended out in front
- Balance on one leg , with the opposite leg raised off the ground
- Squat down as far as possible while keeping leg elevated
- Keep back straight and supporting knee pointing in the same direction as foot supporting
- Raise body back up to original position until knee and hip of supporting leg is straight
- Repeat and continue with opposite leg
How Often?
10 x 3 reps per leg, twice daily
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