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Sunday, 3 May 2015

HOW TO MASTER 9 OF THE HARDEST BODY WEIGHT EXERCISES IMAGINABLE Part 8 Pistol Squat

8. PISTOL SQUAT





Description:
The pistol squat is a balance demanding bodyweight exercise that requires you to squat down with one leg straight out and then come back up while keeping your straight leg still out.
Progression:
1. Sit on a bench with one leg straight out and practice standing up.
2. Stand on a bench and lower yourself into a squat.
3. Balance in pistol squat position
4. Full pistol squat exercise
Technique Tips:
-Keep chest up.
-Keep your lower back and the hamstring of your straight leg tight.
-Do not move on to the next phase of progression until you are comfortable.

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