Skater Squat - Instructions, Variations & Alternatives

Muscles involved

Also known as

• Single Leg Squat

How to perform

Skater Squat - Starting position

Skater Squat - Muscle Under Tension

1. Set up & Starting position (standing)
   Stand up straight on one leg bending one knee to 90 degrees so that one foot is off the floor behind you.

2. Eccentric phase
   Descend by flexing the knee of the supporting leg, lean forward slightly and go as low as possible or until your back knee nearly touches the ground.

3. Concentric phase
   Push through the heel to return to the starting position. Switch sides and repeat.

Exercise Alternatives

• Pistol Squat
• Bulgarian Squat
• Lateral Step Up
• Split Squat