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How to Do Pistol Squat
Single-leg squat to full depth. Other leg extended forward. Stand back up.
Step-by-Step Form Guide
Follow these cues for correct Pistol Squat form
1
Setup
Single-leg squat to full depth
2
Movement
Other leg extended forward
3
Lockout
Stand back up
Coaching Cues
✓Reach arms forward as counterbalance
✓Keep standing heel FLAT — do not let it rise
✓Initiate with the hip hinge, let the knee track over the toes
Muscles Worked
Primary: Legs
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