How to do it:

  • Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and shoulders relaxed.

  • Shift your weight onto your right leg and lift your left foot slightly off the ground.

  • Keep your core engaged and maintain a neutral spine.

  • Hold the position for 20–30 seconds, then switch sides.

  • For added challenge, try closing your eyes or performing gentle arm movements while maintaining balance.

Why it’s effective:

Single Leg Stance strengthens the stabilizing muscles in the hips, knees, and ankles while training your nervous system to improve coordination and balance. Practicing this regularly can help prevent falls and improve functional movement.

Common benefits:

Improves balance and stability, strengthens hips, knees, and ankle stabilizers, enhances core engagement and posture and supports fall prevention and functional mobility.