In the context of the single-leg squat, sensory-motor training focuses on what?

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Sensory-motor training targets neuromuscular control and dynamic balance—training the body to sense limb position and respond with coordinated muscle activity to keep the body stable during movement. In a single-leg squat, the challenge is maintaining knee, hip, and trunk alignment while the limb supports load and possible small perturbations; the goal is improved postural control and stability throughout the task. Proprioception is part of the sensory input used, but the broader aim is to enhance balance and coordinated movement, not just awareness of position. Endurance and pure strength focus on how long you can sustain effort or how much force you can produce, respectively, and aren’t the primary goals of this sensory-motor approach.