Pistol Squat

ExercisesGymnastics and Bodyweight
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Cues:

  • Lift one leg and lock the knee and point the toe

  • Secure balance then lower under control into bottom of squat on one leg

  • Keep non-squatting leg rigid as you stand

  • Reaching forward with arms will help with balance

Mistakes:

  • Bending non-squatting leg

  • Allowing non-squatting leg to touch the ground

  • Bouncing to compensate for a lack of strength in the squatting motion

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