Shrimp Squats
Advanced single-leg squat holding the rear foot to demand quad, glute, and ankle control
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Primary muscles
- Quadriceps
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings, Glutes
- Equipment
- None — bodyweight
- Sides
- One side at a time
How to do it
Stand on one leg and reach the other foot back, holding it with the same-side hand behind you. Bend your standing knee to lower your rear knee toward the floor with control, then drive back up. Complete all reps on one side before switching
Progressions
- Easier: Assisted Pistol Squats
- Easier: Bulgarian Split Squats
- Harder: Single Leg Squats (Pistol Squats)
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