Quads
Pistol Squat
Advanced
Bodyweight
Compound
Quads
How to do it
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Stand on one leg with the other leg straight out in front, just off the floor.
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Reach your arms forward to counterbalance.
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Lower slowly until your hips are near your heel, keeping the front leg straight.
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Drive through the heel to stand without the other foot touching down.
Common mistakes
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Letting the standing knee cave inward.
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Dropping into the bottom and bouncing out of it.
Tips
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Build up by squatting to a bench or holding a strap until you are strong enough.
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Warming up your ankles helps with depth.
Secondary muscles
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