How to do the Single-leg Stand

The Single-leg Stand is a balance move. You can do it at home on one mat, with no jumping and nothing that shakes the floor.

• Level 1/5
• Whole body
• No equipment
• One side at a time

Form cues

1. Press your whole foot into the floor
2. Lift your knee to hip height
3. Keep your hips level, switch legs halfway

Muscles worked

Whole body — Balance through your whole foot

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