Pistol Squat: how to do it and form tips

Single-leg full-depth squat — one of the hardest bodyweight leg moves. Builds quad strength, balance, and ankle mobility.

Form tips

  1. Extend the non-working leg straight forward at hip height.
  2. Sit back into the heel — knee tracks over the toes, not in.
  3. If you can't hit depth yet, hold a light weight as a counterbalance.
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