The Single-Leg Squat The single-leg squat is a challenging body-weight movement requiring a combination of balance, coordination, strength, and flexibility. This highly athletic version of the basic squat is worth the investment of time and energy required to develop it. To learn more about human movement and the CrossFit methodology, visit @crossfittraining #crossfit | CrossFit

Hips 🆚 Hamstrings What’s your favorite single leg squat variation?👇🏽 Cossack squats are a fantastic lower body exercise that aside from its unilateral strength building capabilities, it serves to increase hip overall mobility. As we descend, the extended leg is going deep into abduction, thus providing an stretch to the adductor muscles (inner hips). That said, depending on the position of our foot we can bias the stretch towards the hamstrings or towards the adductors. 🎯 Adductors (Inner Hi

Part 2 - if you have failed this single leg test and your knee caves in your flat medius muscle is weak. This could be of the causes of knee pain! ✅Save these 3 exercises: 1. Single leg squat by the chair or sofa. Stand on one leg with a chair beside you. Lower down into a single leg squat, keeping your knee tracking straight - in line with your foot and parallel to that chair or sofa. This is where you learn proper knee tracking.10-12 reps, 2-3 sets. 2. Hip Abduction standing, withering without

5 drills to help master the single leg squat - or pistol squat. This one largely relies on mobility and stability so these drills can help support you while improving your range of motion. Some of them are also a great scaling option for pistols in WODs. Tag someone working on the single leg squat. | WODprep