Skater squats

At home Everyone

HardAbout 5 minOn your own

A single-leg squat with the free leg bent behind you, lowering until the back knee touches. A hard test of leg strength and balance.

Set up

Stand on one leg with the other knee bent so that foot is behind you. Hold light dumbbells out in front at shoulder height to balance.

You need: Two light dumbbells to balance with, and a mat

Easier

A cushion under the back knee to shorten the range, or split squats first.

Harder

Pause at the bottom.