Pistol Squat
The pistol squat is a single-leg squat performed to full depth with the non-working leg extended in front. It demands exceptional quad strength, ankle mobility, hip flexibility, and balance — making it the ultimate bodyweight quad exercise.
How to Perform
Stand on one leg with the other leg extended straight out in front of you.
Extend your arms forward for counterbalance as you begin to descend.
Lower as slowly as possible, keeping your heel planted and your chest up.
Drive up through your heel from the very bottom — do not use momentum or bounce.
Keep the floating leg elevated and straight throughout the entire rep.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Falling backward at the bottom because of insufficient ankle dorsiflexion.
Using momentum to bounce out of the hole instead of driving with pure leg strength.
Letting the knee collapse inward under the single-leg load.
Not training the movement progressively — skipping assisted variations leads to injury.
Muscle Activation
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