Single Leg Squat or Pistol Squat
Channel: Lance Goyke
Date: 2018-11-25

TIME TO SHINE, BABY.

The single leg squat requires crazy (but attainable) mobility. Using a little counterweight in front of the body is also possible here. You're going to be REALLY challenged if you try to do this with a barbell on your back. It's much easier to load in the front where you have the counterweight helping you out.

Make sure your foot stays flat and you drive through your heel! And if you're noticing one side is more difficult than the other, you'll need to dive deeper. Are you uncomfortable in the bottom? Then you need to find more hip mobility. Are you comfortable down there, but just too weak to stand up? The answer could be simple: strengthen your legs!

Remember, though, that these are challenging. Don't be dumb about them.

And also remember that they are totally different than two leg squats. If you're a good two-legged squatter, don't automatically expect to be good at single leg squats.