One legged exercises

[diddledee]

A friend of mine is going to a trainer who is making her do everything one legged. For example, leg press, squats, etc. Is there any reason for this? I think I would fall on my face with some of them.:pimpslap:

[Erik]

To the exclusion of all bilateral leg movements? Is there a glaring strength imbalance across both legs that he/she is trying to correct?

Single leg movements are a very strong addition to any lower body program though. They, as mentioned above, will help minimize and/or correct bilateral strength imbalances.

They also train balance/proprioception and the knee stabilizers as well. How many times to people try bulgarian squats for the first time, only to feel they're going to topple over every three reps? :lol: Over time, this goes away due to improvements in stabilization and balance.

In short, unilateral leg work is great. However, the only reason I might use it to the exclusion of all bilateral leg work would be if there was an obvious strength imbalance that needed correcting.

[diddledee]

Yep, no bilateral movements at all. Maybe this is to help her IT band injury???