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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.
