- Main muscle
- Quadriceps
- Also works
- Glutes, Hamstrings
- Equipment
- None needed
How to do it
- Stand on one leg with the other leg straight out in front, arms forward for balance.
- Sit down on the standing leg as low as you can, keeping the free leg off the floor.
- 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
- Letting your standing heel lift.
- Letting the knee cave in.
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.