How to Do Bodyweight Squat To Side To Front Leg

Bodyweight Squat To Side To Front 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 To Front Leg

  1. 01Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and hands at your chest.
  2. 02Perform a standard squat by lowering your hips until thighs are parallel to the floor.
  3. 03Drive back up and immediately lift one leg straight out to the side.
  4. 04Return to a neutral stance and squat again.
  5. 05Drive up and lift the same leg straight to the front.
  6. 06Alternate legs and maintain a fluid tempo.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Bodyweight Squat To Side To Front 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

Maintain a stable pelvis during the leg extensions to ensure the core is managing the weight transfer.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Bodyweight Squat To Side To Front Leg questions

What muscles does Bodyweight Squat To Side To Front Leg work?

Bodyweight Squat To Side To Front 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 To Front Leg correctly?

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and hands at your chest. Perform a standard squat by lowering your hips until thighs are parallel to the floor. Drive back up and immediately lift one leg straight out to the side. Return to a neutral stance and squat again. Drive up and lift the same leg straight to the front. Alternate legs and maintain a fluid tempo.

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

Maintain a stable pelvis during the leg extensions to ensure the core is managing the weight transfer.

Is Bodyweight Squat To Side To Front Leg suitable for beginners?

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

Do you need equipment for Bodyweight Squat To Side To Front Leg?

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

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