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BAFHA FITNESS

Pistol Squat

A full single-leg squat: the advanced test of strength, balance and mobility.

Sets
3
Reps
4-8 (each leg)
Rest
120 s
Difficulty
Advanced
BodyweightSecondary muscles: Core

Demonstration

Pistol Squat

Targeted Muscles

How to Perform

  1. 01Stand on one leg with the other extended forward.
  2. 02Lower into a full squat under control.
  3. 03Drive through your heel and stand back up on one leg.

Form Tips

  • Train box pistols (sitting to a box) first.
  • Extending your arms forward makes balancing easier.

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