Weight training: Single Leg Squat
Two heads may be better than one, but this maxim often does not apply specifically to training the legs for sports performance – where training one at a time may be better than training two.
Most sports are performed from one leg at a time – running being the prime example. In this video you’ll begin to understand why single leg squats could boost your running, jumping and agility power, whilst also improving your balance and reducing injury potential. Four variations of the exercise are shown.





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single leg squat
Hi, should sprinters go down than the video suggests and 'pop' up as as explosive action without jumping? And longer distance runners go down less but do it faster? I'm personally an 800m runner.
Marathon runnerrs
I'm a marathon runner. Do you thing this "single leg squat" training can contribute to my long distance goals? Best regards.
One-legged Squat
Try a one-legged squat with your other leg straight out in front of you parallel to the floor, and the lower down you can go the better. Then change legs. You usually have to have your arms out from your side to help maintain balance.
Weight training - single leg squat
Cheers El.
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