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    Home / News / Lifestyle News / Improve your balance with these leg exercises 
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    Improve your balance with these leg exercises 
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    Improve your balance with these leg exercises 

    By Simran Jeet
    Feb 17, 2025
    03:45 pm

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    Strong legs and core are the secret sauce to a better flamingo stand balance, as they increase stability, coordination, and strength.

    Working on your leg exercises is crucial for mastering this one-legged pose.

    We have rounded up five leg exercises that will improve your balance and muscle strength, helping you achieve a better flamingo stand.

    Deadlift

    Single-leg deadlifts for stability

    Single-leg deadlifts are great for improving balance and strengthening the hamstrings and glutes.

    Stand on one leg, hinge at the hips to lower your torso forward, extending the opposite leg behind you.

    Keep a slight bend in the knee of the standing leg.

    This exercise not only tests your balance but also strengthens the muscles needed for a strong flamingo stand.

    Squat raise

    Squats with toe raises for strength

    Adding squats with toe raises to your workout routine strengthens the quadriceps, calves, and ankles, which are vital for balance.

    Start by doing a squat, but as you come up, rise onto your toes at the top of the movement.

    This variation adds an extra balance challenge and recruits more muscles, increasing overall stability and power.

    Lunge power

    Lunges for lower body power

    Lunges are a great exercise because they work several leg muscles at once, including your quads, hamstrings, and glutes.

    Plus, they help strengthen your core and improve your balance, which is key for a steady flamingo stand.

    And, you can mix things up by doing forward, backward, or side lunges to target different muscles.

    Calf stability

    Calf raises for ankle stability

    Strong calves = strong and stable ankles, which equals an easier time with any balancing act, including the flamingo stand.

    Start by standing with your feet hip-width apart.

    Then, simply lift your heels off the ground until you're standing on your toes and slowly lower back down.

    Want more challenge? Do calf raises on one foot at a time for extra strength and balance benefits.

    Yoga balance

    Yoga poses for flexibility and balance

    Yoga poses like tree pose (Vrikshasana) or warrior III (Virabhadrasana III) are particularly helpful as they focus on balance, flexibility, and strength - all key components to mastering the flamingo stand.

    These poses foster concentration, body awareness, and slow controlled movements, all of which contribute to physical stability and mental focus essential for maintaining complex balances.

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