One of the exercises that I’m trying to master this January is the single legged squat. The trouble is that I have extremely inflexible ankles, so have an unfortunate tendency to topple over backwards whenever I try one.
Or at least, I did until recently, when I decided to add a little balance in the form of the two cans of Scrumpy Jack which have been mouldering unloved on the kitchen counter. Held out in front of me, they make a perfect counterweight.
Scrumpy squats, coming to a PT near you. Maybe.
abradypus 
You need a suspension trainer. I find them a lot easier when hanging on to my trx for dear life!
Good idea about using a counterweight. I posted some tips on completing the 30 day squat challenge here, http://fitfor365.wordpress.com/2013/07/01/30-day-squat-challenge-tips/ which might help?
Thank you 🙂
Am impressed by a) your dedication to exercises b) your improvisation c) that you have scrumpy that have been unopened
🙂
Cool. What’s next? …
…Bailey’s bench press?
…Vodka v-sits?
…Pimms press ups?
Baileys – yuk
Vodka – yuk
Pimms – mmmmmmmmm!
I expected you to have drunk the scrumpy FIRST and THEN done the squats. So, well done for not doing that!
Probably the first time Scrumpy Jack has STOPPED anyone toppling over!! 🙂
😃😃😃😃
Off to buy me some Scumpy rights now m’dear…
I tried single leg squats with a Kettlebell today, what was I thinking? Major FAIL
You’re braver than I am. Kettlebells intimidate the life out of me.
You should sample the scrumpy whilst squatting and see how long to can keep your balance for as the counterwieght decreases and scrumpiness increases!
Now there’s a plan!
what do you do with the leg that isn’t squatting? does it go in front or behind or cross over?
Personally, I put it in front for extra counter-weight, but I’ve seen it done all three ways.
One for the West Country!
what a good idea 🙂