Strength & Stability
Single-Leg Mini Squat
Improves stability and control in the standing leg, from the foot to the hip. It specifically strengthens the leg and gluteal muscles for better balance.
- single-leg
- balance
- knee stability
- leg alignment
Instructions
How to do it
Stand on one leg. Slowly shift your hip backward and slightly bend your knee, as if you were about to sit down. Maintain a stable line through your foot, knee, and hip.
Dosage
3 sets of 6–10 repetitions per side
Important
A small, but precise and controlled movement is key.
Common mistakes
- Knee collapses inward.
- Pelvis drops to one side.
- Torso leans too far forward.
- Foot arch collapses.
When to stop?
Stop the exercise if you experience sharp pain, dizziness, numbness, unusual weakness or a clear worsening of your symptoms.