Pistol Squat
Muscles: Quads, Glutes, Hamstrings, Core, Ankle stabilisers
Form tips
- Stand on one leg, extend the other leg forward
- Sit back and down, keeping the extended leg off the floor throughout
- Chest tall, arms extended forward for counterbalance
- Drive through the heel of the standing leg to full lockout
Common mistakes
- Heel of standing foot rising — work ankle mobility first
- Torso collapsing forward excessively
- Knee of standing leg caving inward