Single Leg Squats (Pistol Squats)
Advanced single-leg squat variation
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Primary muscles
- Glutes, Quadriceps
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- None — bodyweight
- Sides
- One side at a time
How to do it
Stand on one leg with the other leg extended forward. Lower yourself down on one leg until your glutes nearly touch your heel keeping the extended leg off the ground. Push back up to standing
Progressions
- Easier: Shrimp Squats
- Easier: Assisted Pistol Squats
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