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Pistol squat

GlutesHamstrings
🔧 no equipment ↕ Squat 🔁 reps Difficulty:

How to perform

Stand with feet hip-width apart, arms extended for balance. Shift weight to one leg, lifting the opposite leg straight. Lower your body into a squat on the standing leg, keeping the lifted leg extended and core engaged. Descend until your thigh is parallel to the ground. Push through the heel of the standing leg to return to the start. Repeat, alternating legs.

Muscles Worked

Glute MaxGlute MediusBiceps FemorisSemitendinosusSemimembranosus
Secondary: Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis, Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Erector Spinae

Tips

Maintain a straight back. Keep your knee aligned with your toes. Use support if needed. Start with a partial range of motion, gradually increasing depth. Warm up beforehand. Incorporate ankle mobility exercises.