Single-leg stand – how to do it right
Slowly lift the knee to hip height, hold briefly, lower without putting the foot down.
This is how Stickfreed, our glowing stick figure, shows you the exercise on your TV – here the start, middle and end position. In the app he turns slowly so you can see everything.
How to do it
- On one leg with a soft standing knee.
- Lift the other knee slowly to hip height.
- Pause and lower without touching down.
- Switch sides.
How long?
40–45 seconds at a steady pace: slow on the way down, strong on the way up. 2–4 rounds. The side changes from round to round.
In BLOX
Part of these blocks: Easy & active, Ski prep, Ski strength. BLOX builds your workout from them – based on your time, energy and how you feel today.
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