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Pistol Squat

Strength Stability Mobility Lower body

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Stand on one leg, extend the other straight in front. Squat down on the working leg until your glute touches your calf, keeping the opposite leg off the ground and chest proud. Drive back up through the heel.

Option. Hold onto a sturdy door frame or chair for balance, or do assisted pistols with a band.

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  1. 1

    Stand on one leg and extend the other straight in front.

  2. 2

    Lower into a squat on the working leg.

  3. 3

    Keep your chest proud and opposite leg off the ground.

  4. 4

    Lower until your glute nearly touches your calf.

  5. 5

    Drive through your heel to stand back up.

  6. 6

    Use support if needed for balance.

Pistol Squat

  • Ultimate single-leg strength and balance test
  • Builds massive leg power and mobility
  • When you nail it, you feel unstoppable

Pistol Squat

Lower body

Move type

Strength Stability Mobility

Targets

Quads Glutes Hamstrings Balance

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