Exercises/Strength

Single-Leg High Box Squat - starting position

Start

Single-Leg High Box Squat - ending position

End

Strength

Single-Leg High Box Squat

beginnerother·compound·push

Muscles Worked

Primary

rectus femoris vastus intermedius vastus lateralis vastus medialis

Secondary

gemellus inferior gemellus superior gluteus maximus gluteus medius gluteus minimus piriformis quadratus femoris biceps femoris gracilis popliteus semimembranosus semitendinosus

How to Perform

1

Position a box in a rack. Secure a band or rope in place above the box.

2

Standing in front of it, step onto the box to a full standing position, letting your other leg remain unsupported. Hold onto the band for balance

3

. Continue stepping up and down on the same leg before switching to the opposite side.

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