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Pistol Squat
advanced
Bodyweight
Single leg squat requiring strength, balance, and mobility.
Primary Muscles
Quadriceps
Glutes
Secondary Muscles
Hamstrings
Core
Instructions
Stand on one foot, other extended forward. Lower on one leg until thigh is below parallel, drive up.
Common Mistakes
Hip collapsing, heel rising, torso falling forward excessively.
Variations
- Assisted Pistol Squat
- Box Pistol Squat
- Counterweight Pistol Squat