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A pistol squat is an advanced single leg move. Try these progressions to help you nail a full rep.
The pistol squat is the lesser-known but killer variation of the regular squat. Not only does it looks impressive to pull this move out in the middle of the gym, but it builds strong quads while challenging your balance.
“Pistol squats are a great way to work really hard without lifting weight,” says strength and mobility coach Pennie Varvarides. “Pistol squats are very hard, so they might not be appropriate for everyone, but working towards them will help you build single length strength. That’s important for pretty much everyone.”
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