SL Squat to Chair

This is a go-to exercise to work on knee and hip stability. It's a great single leg squat variation because the bench is ready to catch you if you lose your balance! - Set up on a sturdy bench or chair. We recommend sitting on the bench first so your mind knows where it is! You can also use a taller box to work in a smaller range of motion - Standing on one leg, squat down to the box by bending at hip, knee, and ankle. Your other leg can extend in front or behind, whichever feels better to you - Focus on keeping your knee tracking in line with your toe as you descend. If you have a tendency for your knee to collapse inward, try adding a **light** circle band around your knees to give your legs a reminder to drive outward. Conversely, you can gently squeeze a ball or pillow between your knees if your legs consistently drop outward. - As you ascend, try to minimize your use of momentum to come up off the bench, driving up from the leg