Shrimp Squat

What it is

A single-leg squat where you hold the other foot behind you and lower until the back knee touches the floor. It demands strong quads and balance and is an alternative to the pistol squat. Hold a support at first.

One side at a time: log each side, and match the reps of your weaker side.

Technique tips

• Hold the back foot with one hand
• Lean the torso slightly forward
• Lower until the back knee touches the floor
• Drive up through the front foot

How to track your progress

Log reps, and add the extra load if you wear a belt or a vest. Straddly counts your bodyweight in the estimated max, so added weight and extra reps both show up as progress, and new records are flagged during the session.