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Single Leg Squat with Support pistol
Muscles involved
The pistol squat with support uses a hold for balance. It helps you progress toward a full pistol.
How to do it
- Hold onto a stable support and extend one leg forward, keeping your torso upright.
- Slowly descend by bending the supporting leg without allowing the knee to collapse.
- Hold for one second at the bottom, maintaining balance.
- Rise with control and repeat before changing legs.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Use a stable support to maintain balance. - Lower as far as your mobility allows. - Keep the supporting knee aligned with your foot.
Difficulty
PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Single Leg Squat with Support pistol: which muscles does it work?
Single Leg Squat with Support pistol mainly works: Glutes, Quadriceps. It also involves: Gluteus maximus, Adductor magnus, Soleus.
What is Single Leg Squat with Support pistol good for?
The pistol squat with support uses a hold for balance. It helps you progress toward a full pistol.
How do you do Single Leg Squat with Support pistol with proper form?
- Use a stable support to maintain balance. - Lower as far as your mobility allows. - Keep the supporting knee aligned with your foot.
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