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Quadriceps · Intermediate

Single-Leg Box Squat

Single-Leg Box Squat for balance and control focused on quadriceps.

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Single-Leg Box Squat demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

QuadricepsGlutesHamstringsCore

Equipment

Box

Sets × reps

3 × 10 / side

Rest

1 min 15 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand on one leg in front of a box or bench with the other foot lightly forward.
  2. 02Reach the hips back toward the box while the standing knee tracks over the toes.
  3. 03Touch the box with control instead of dropping onto it.
  4. 04Drive through the standing foot to return to standing.
  5. 05Use a higher box or light hand support if balance or knee control breaks.

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