Single Leg Squat (pistol)

Single Leg Squat demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand upright and raise one leg off the floor
  • 2Lower your body by bending the knee of your supporting leg
  • 3Continue to lower yourself until your supporting thigh is as parallel to the floor as possible
  • 4Pause for a moment, then push your body back up to the starting position
  • 5Repeat the same process with the other leg

Tips:

  • Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise to maintain balance
  • Make sure to keep the knee of your supporting leg from going beyond the tips of your toes during the squat
  • Perform the exercise slowly to ensure proper form and prevent injury
  • If you find it difficult to balance, you can hold onto a stable object for support

Single Leg Squat Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs