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Written by: Steve Whelan, 06/03/19
Single Leg Squat

TI'm a firm believer that the Single Leg Squat, or its variants including the pistol and skater squat are severely overlooked.
The Single Leg Squat to me is a no brainer.
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Great lower limb strength developer (especially Gluteals/Quadriceps)
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Requires a lot of balance = intrinsic foot/ankle stability, glute medius/VMO activation and trunk strength
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Teaches athletes how to find balance between forefoot and heel in order to drop down inline with centre of mass rather than leaning forward/backward - good carry over to other lower limb strength exercises
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Great active ankle mobility exercise
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Frustratingly hard at first for majority of athletes/individuals, but shows great progress with consistent work
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Features countless adaptable progressions/regressions to suit any fitness level
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Effective movement screening test to show alignment/mobility/strength limitations of the foot, knee, hip and thoracic spine
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Great for rehabilitation (shows clear strength progression, shows weakness vs. strength between limbs)