Single-Leg High Box Squat

A upper legs exercise targeting the quadriceps.

Single-Leg High Box Squat demonstration
Single-Leg High Box Squat β€” demonstration

Body part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Other

Target muscles

Quadriceps

Secondary muscles

Glutes, Hamstrings

How to do Single-Leg High Box Squat

  1. Position a box in a rack. Secure a band or rope in place above the box.

  2. Standing in front of it, step onto the box to a full standing position, letting your other leg remain unsupported. Hold onto the band for balance

  3. . Continue stepping up and down on the same leg before switching to the opposite side.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Quadriceps

Secondary

GlutesHamstrings

Related exercises

All upper legs exercises β†’

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