Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Counterbalanced Skater Squat.
The counterbalanced skater squat is a demanding single-leg squat variation where you hold a weight plate in front of your body to shift your center of mass forward, making it easier to maintain balance and achieve depth. It builds unilateral leg strength, hip stability, and knee control.
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The Counterbalanced Skater Squat is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.