Weighted quarter pistol squat touchdown (Weighted Patrick step up)

Muscles

• Gluteus maximus
• Semitendinosus
• Semimembranosus
• Biceps femoris (long)
• Rectus femoris
• Vastus medialis
• Vastus intermedius
• Vastus lateralis
• Iliacus
• Psoas major

Technique

1. Stand on one leg on a low step while holding a weight.
2. Bend the knee to touch the floor with your other heel.
3. Return to a full standing position.

Form tips

1. Keep your torso as vertical as possible.
2. Control the movement so you don't "drop" onto your heel.

Similar Exercises

• Weighted slanted quarter pistol squat
• Partial one-leg sissy squat
• Weighted pistol squat
• Stepper touchdown squat
• Weighted deep lunge

Equipment

• Step platform