How to Do Bodyweight Squat To Side Leg

Bodyweight Squat To Side Leg is a quads exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Quads

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Bodyweight Squat To Side Leg

  1. 01Begin with feet shoulder-width apart and hands held at the chest for balance.
  2. 02Lower the hips into a squat until the thighs are parallel with the floor.
  3. 03Drive through the heels to stand and immediately lift one straight leg out to the side.
  4. 04Place the foot back on the floor and repeat the squat before switching to the opposite leg.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Bodyweight Squat To Side Leg

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Quads Extends the knee, driving squats, lunges and jumps.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Avoid leaning the torso toward the supporting leg to ensure the glute medius performs the lateral lift.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Bodyweight Squat To Side Leg questions

What muscles does Bodyweight Squat To Side Leg work?

Bodyweight Squat To Side Leg is catalogued as a quads exercise in A90 Training Club, with the quads as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Bodyweight Squat To Side Leg correctly?

Begin with feet shoulder-width apart and hands held at the chest for balance. Lower the hips into a squat until the thighs are parallel with the floor. Drive through the heels to stand and immediately lift one straight leg out to the side. Place the foot back on the floor and repeat the squat before switching to the opposite leg.

What is the A90 coach tip for Bodyweight Squat To Side Leg?

Avoid leaning the torso toward the supporting leg to ensure the glute medius performs the lateral lift.

Is Bodyweight Squat To Side Leg suitable for beginners?

Bodyweight Squat To Side Leg is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Bodyweight Squat To Side Leg?

No. Bodyweight Squat To Side Leg is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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