Squat & Leg Lift
Squat & Leg Lift: Tone your legs and glutes with this dynamic exercise. Squat, then lift! Feel the burn!
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Begin in a standing position with your feet shoulder-width apart and hands in front of your chest for balance.
2. Lower your body into a squat by bending at the knees and hips, pushing your buttocks back as if sitting in a chair. Make sure to keep your chest up and your back straight.
3. Push through your heels to return to the starting position, but as you rise, shift your weight onto one leg.
4. With the weight still on that leg, lift the opposite leg out to the side, keeping it straight.
5. Hold the leg lift for a moment, then lower it back down as you transition directly into the squat again.
6. Repeat the squat and leg lift, alternating legs after each squat.
Be sure to control the movement through the full range of motion and maintain good posture throughout the exercise. Focus on keeping your core engaged to stabilize the body, especially during the leg lift portion.
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