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Partial Single-Leg Squat

Calisthenics / Intermediate

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Equipment Needed

  • Flat Bench

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How to do Partial Single-Leg Squat:

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partial single-leg squat is a calisthenics exercise that primarily targets the quads and to a lesser degree also targets the glutes and hamstrings ...more

partial single-leg squat is a calisthenics exercise that primarily targets the quads and to a lesser degree also targets the glutes and hamstrings.

The only partial single-leg squat equipment that you really need is the following: flat bench. There are however many different partial single-leg squat variations that you can try out that may require different types of partial single-leg squat equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

Learning proper partial single-leg squat form is easy with the step by step partial single-leg squat instructions, partial single-leg squat tips, and the instructional partial single-leg squat technique video on this page. partial single-leg squat is a exercise for those with a intermediate level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the partial single-leg squat video, learn how to do the partial single-leg squat, and then be sure and browse through the partial single-leg squat workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. Keep a natural arch in your back when squatting.
  2. The outside leg (leg not on the bench) should be straight, but angled forward so that it does not touch the ground when squatting.
  3. Be sure to breathe. Inhale on the way down and exhale when pushing back up. Try to do as many squats in good form as quickly as possible.

Variations

  1. Wear a weighted vest, hold a weighted plate, or hold a pair of dumbbells at your sides or above shoulders.
  2. Raise up on tip toes after squat to work the calf muscle.

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound

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Equipment Needed

  • Flat Bench

Tips

  1. Keep a natural arch in your back when squatting.
  2. The outside leg (leg not on the bench) should be straight, but angled forward so that it does not touch the ground when squatting.
  3. Be sure to breathe. Inhale on the way down and exhale when pushing back up. Try to do as many squats in good form as quickly as possible.

Variations

  1. Wear a weighted vest, hold a weighted plate, or hold a pair of dumbbells at your sides or above shoulders.
  2. Raise up on tip toes after squat to work the calf muscle.

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound