Skater Squat
In this video, Dr. Brian Damhoff from Elite Performance Institute demonstrates the Skater Squat – an advanced single-leg exercise that combines strength, balance, and control by lowering until the back knee lightly touches the ground while keeping the working leg rock-solid.
🔥 Potential Benefits:
- ✅ Builds unilateral leg strength (quads, glutes, hamstrings)
- ✅ Dramatically improves single-leg stability and knee control
- ✅ Enhances balance and proprioception
- ✅ Highly sport-specific for runners, skaters, and field/court athletes
- ✅ Easily progressed with counterweight removal or added load (vest/backpack)
📝 Exercise Details:
Exercise: Skater Squat
Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Advanced
🛠️ What You’ll Need:
✔ Clear space
✔ Optional: soft surface/pad for back knee, counterweight (for regression), or weighted vest (for progression)
📅 When to Use This:
Lower-body strength days, unilateral training, running-specific prep, balance work, or as a challenging finisher. Descend under control, touch the back knee lightly, and drive up without letting the working knee collapse in or out.
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📢 DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before trying new exercises, especially if you have knee, hip, ankle, or balance concerns.