Squats may be the most well-known exercise for your legs and glutes, but doing an exercise on one leg can be just as effective for toning your lower body! Our favorite? The single-leg deadlift.
Here’s how to do it:
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Start with your feet hip-width apart. Shift your weight onto your right leg and keep it slightly bent.
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Extend your left leg backward. Try to go as far as you can until your back is parallel to the ground—you’ll form a T-shape with your body.
Start without weights first. Once you’re comfortable, gradually add weight.
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It’s important to keep your hips level and engage your core throughout the movement.
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Do 10 reps, then switch sides.