As I have mentioned in previous segments of Exercise of the Week, the squat is a great exercise for developing the legs. This week I have chosen a variation of the squat, that being the single leg squat. This exercise is great for building strength and stability in the legs and the core. If you have bad balance and/or hand eye coordination, this is the exercise for you. So this is what you do:
First thing first, stand nice and tall. Tighten up your midsection and raise one leg off the ground.
Then you want to squat down nice and slow, while maintaining good posture, and move your arm accross your body to touch the ground. If you are squating on your left leg use your left arm to touch the ground in front of the right leg. Mirror that for the other leg. So if you are squatting on your right leg, then use your right arm to touch the ground in front of your left leg.
Here is another view of the exercise. Make sure that you are not simply bending over, but actually squatting down for the movement. And remember, keep your core tight for the entire duration of the exercise.
Go give it a try and watch as your balance and hand-eye coordination significantly improves!
Caveat emptor: these are much harder than they look. Much harder.