Plank w Single Leg Raises
A stability-focused plank variation lifting one leg at a time to increase core engagement, glute activation, and balance demands.
INTERMEDIATE
Suitcase Squats
Suitcase Squats is a good lower body and core strength exercise. It primarily focuses on quads and hamstrings.
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Instructions
- Hold a dumbbell in one hand and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly apart.
- Bring your hips back and squat down until your thighs are at least parallel to the floor, keeping your heels on the floor, your chest up, and your knees out. Keep your weight on your side. Pause and return to the starting position.
Tips
- Don't let your heels lose contact with the floor as you squat.
- Don't let your knees bend inward.
- Don't let your torso rotate or lean to one side.
Alternative Exercises
Single-Leg Hip Raise
Single-Leg Hip Raise increases the strength in your hips, glutes, and abs. It is also a good core exercise.
Glute Bridges
A posterior-chain exercise performed on the floor to lift the hips using bodyweight, targeting the glutes and hamstrings while improving hip strength, stability, and activation.
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