Pistol Squat

How to do it

1. 1

   The Pistol Squat demands excellent balance, coordination, basic stability, and leg strength. Even advanced exercisers can find this movement extremely challenging.

2. 2

   Pistol Squat offers several notable benefits. As a bodyweight exercise, it is designed to build balance, strength, and coordination. It also improves ankle joint mobility and flexibility. In addition, it helps strengthen the stabilizing muscles and build leg stamina.

3. 3

   Bodyweight training is highly effective for developing muscle and strength, while also enhancing coordination and functional fitness. With the Pistol Squat, you can build single-leg strength and muscle evenly, which supports your overall athletic structure.

Muscles worked

Target

Quadriceps

Synergists

Gluteus Maximus، Adductor Magnus، Soleus

Dynamic stabilizers

Hamstrings، Gastrocnemius

Stabilizers

Erector Spinae، Gluteus Medius، Gluteus Minimus، Quadratus Lumborum، Obliques، liopsoas، Tensor Fasciae Latae، Pectineus

Antagonist stabilizers

Rectus Abdominis، Obliques