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One Leg Pistol Squat

Learn how to perform One Leg Pistol Squat, a Legs exercise, with setup, breathing and common mistakes.

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STEP 1

Setup

Stand on one leg and extend the other leg and both arms forward.

STEP 2

Start phase

Balance over the whole support foot and bend your knee and hip to descend.

STEP 3

End phase

Press through the support foot or feet and extend your knees and hips to stand.

STEP 4

Target muscles

This movement primarily works your quadriceps, glutes. Focus on controlling the motion through these muscles.

STEP 5

Common mistakes

Support yourself through the whole foot and avoid knee collapse or lifting your heels.

STEP 6

Breathing

Inhale before descending and exhale gradually as you rise.

STEP 7

Coach tip

Start with light support from a fixed object and use a range that keeps your heel down.

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