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Single Leg Deadlift & Pistol Squat Balance Exercise

 

1. From a standing position, raise one foot off the floor. Hold light weights/kettlebells in front of you (optional).  This will be your starting position.
2. While keeping standing leg straight, bend forward, attempting to touch the floor with the weights or your hands.
3. Return to Start position.
4. Descend into a squat by flexing your hips and knee. As you squat, extend the non-working leg forward to allow clearance for your movement. Descend slowly, paying close attention to balance and proper movement mechanics, going as far as your flexibility allows.
5. As you descend extend your arms forward.
6. Hold the bottom position briefly and then return to the starting position by extending through the hips and knee, driving through the heel of your working foot.
7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

 

Video Credit – Fit Girl Nikki LLC
Exercise Caption – Fit Girl Nikki LLC

 

See Also:

Single Leg / Pistol Squats