Pistol Squat

The pistol squat builds unilateral strength in the legs and challenges balance and flexibility

Cues:

• Raise one leg as high as you are able with knee locked and toe pointed

• Squat down and stand under control while keeping leg high

• Move under control and maintain balance

Mistakes:

• Allowing off leg to touch the ground

• Holding your foot with your hand

• Wobbling, moving without control, bouncing out of the bottom