Description
Single-leg movement to strengthen the glutes and hip stability.
01 · Setup
Set up the movement
- Adjust the pulley height to maintain a natural path.
- Keep your pelvis facing forward and trunk braced.
- Align your front knee with your toes.
- Keep most of your weight on the working leg.
02 · Execution
Perform the rep
- Lower under control without losing knee alignment.
- Push firmly through your front foot to rise.
- Contract your glutes at the top, then continue with controlled repetitions.
- Maintain continuous tension and control the return into the stretch.
Technique cue
Push with your front leg and keep your pelvis stable.
Common mistakes- letting the knee collapse inward
- letting the torso collapse
- pushing excessively with the rear leg
- using an inconsistent range
- letting the load pull back suddenly
Safety notes
Risks of poor execution
- Poor knee–pelvis alignment can overload the knee and hip.