Equipmentbody weight
Difficultyadvanced
glutesupper legs
Single Leg Squat (Pistol) Male
The single leg squat (pistol squat) is a challenging lower body exercise that targets the glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It requires significant strength, balance, and mobility to perform correctly, making it suitable for advanced practitioners.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and arms extended in front of you.
- 2.Lift your right foot off the ground and extend it forward.
- 3.Slowly lower your body down by bending your left knee and pushing your hips back.
- 4.Keep your chest up and your back straight as you lower yourself down.
- 5.Lower until your left thigh is parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.
- 6.Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your left heel to return to the starting position.
- 7.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.
Secondary Muscles
quadricepshamstringscalves
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