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Pistol Squat

How to do it with good form, the muscles it works and what you need.

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Main muscle
Quadriceps
Also works
Glutes, Hamstrings
Equipment
None needed

How to do it

  1. Stand on one leg with the other leg straight out in front, arms forward for balance.
  2. Sit down on the standing leg as low as you can, keeping the free leg off the floor.
  3. Drive back up to standing; finish your reps, then switch legs. Hold a post or sit to a box until you can do the full squat.

Common mistakes

Know what to lift next

Iron Streak puts lifts like the Pistol Squat into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.

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