How to Do Counterbalanced Skater Squat

Counterbalanced Skater Squat 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 Counterbalanced Skater Squat

  1. 01Stand on one leg with the opposite knee bent and the foot hovering behind the body.
  2. 02Reach the arms forward while simultaneously hinging at the hip and bending the standing knee.
  3. 03Lower the back knee toward the floor without letting the back foot touch the ground.
  4. 04Drive through the heel of the standing leg to return to a full upright position.
  5. 05Engage the glutes at the top to stabilize the pelvis before the next rep.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Counterbalanced Skater Squat

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

Hold a light weight or reach the arms forward to act as a lever that keeps the center of mass over the mid-foot.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Counterbalanced Skater Squat questions

What muscles does Counterbalanced Skater Squat work?

Counterbalanced Skater Squat is catalogued as a quads exercise in A90 Training Club, with the quads as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Counterbalanced Skater Squat correctly?

Stand on one leg with the opposite knee bent and the foot hovering behind the body. Reach the arms forward while simultaneously hinging at the hip and bending the standing knee. Lower the back knee toward the floor without letting the back foot touch the ground. Drive through the heel of the standing leg to return to a full upright position. Engage the glutes at the top to stabilize the pelvis before the next rep.

What is the A90 coach tip for Counterbalanced Skater Squat?

Hold a light weight or reach the arms forward to act as a lever that keeps the center of mass over the mid-foot.

Is Counterbalanced Skater Squat suitable for beginners?

Counterbalanced Skater Squat is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Counterbalanced Skater Squat?

No. Counterbalanced Skater Squat is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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