About this exercise
A bodyweight compound movement pairing a squat with a forward leg raise at the top, developing quad and glute strength while training hip flexor control and single-leg balance.
Squat to Front Leg Raise
Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Squat to Front Leg Raise.
EasyGlutesQuadriceps
How to Perform
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and arms extended forward for balance
- Push your hips back and lower into a squat until your thighs are roughly parallel to the floor
- Drive through your heels to rise back to standing
- At the top, shift your weight onto your left foot and lift your right leg straight out in front to hip height
- Hold for a moment, then lower the leg with control
- Sink back into the next squat and raise the opposite leg on the way up
- Continue alternating sides with each repetition
Muscle Activation
Primary
GlutesQuadriceps
Secondary
AbsCore
Common Mistakes
Common mistakes content is coming soon.
About the Squat to Front Leg Raise
The Squat to Front Leg Raise 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.
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