Dumbbell Single-Leg Squat
The single-leg squat with a dumbbell at one side and the free leg forward; to about parallel, not a full pistol.
How to do it
Setup
On one leg, a bell in one hand, the other arm and the free leg reaching forward.
Steps
- Sit back until the thigh nears parallel.
- Keep the free heel off the floor.
- Drive up through the whole foot.
Common mistakes
Bell pulling the shoulders sideways: brace and stay square. Standing knee drifting inward: it tracks over the toes. Free foot tapping down to rescue the rep: shorten the depth instead.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale up.
