Pistol squat

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Exercise overview

Primary muscle group: Legs

Exercise type: Bodyweight

Exercise goal: Strength

Key metric: Repetitions

Average reps per set*: 14

Description: Stand on one leg in front of a box or bench, keeping your non-standing leg hovering in front of you. Inhale as you slowly squat down on your standing leg, keeping your balance and control. Lower yourself until your butt touches the box, ensuring you do not sit down or shift your weight onto the box. Hold the squat position momentarily, then exhale as you stand back up to the starting position. Complete the prescribed number of repetitions on this leg. Switch to the opposite leg and repeat the steps for an equal number of repetitions.

Exercise ID: 00251

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Pistol squat

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Works on iOS 15.0 and above.