The One Leg Squat, also known as the pistol squat, is a challenging lower body exercise that targets the quads, glutes, hamstrings, and core muscles. It requires a great deal of balance, strength, and flexibility.
How to perform
Here are step by step instructions for performing the One Leg Squat:1. Begin by standing with your feet hip-width apart and your arms by your sides.
2. Shift your weight onto your right foot and lift your left foot off the ground, keeping it straight out in front of you.
3. Engage your core and slowly lower your body down into a squat position, keeping your right heel on the ground and your left leg extended in front of you.
4. Aim to lower your body as far down as you can go while maintaining good form, ideally until your thigh is parallel to the ground.
5. Push through your right heel to return to the starting position, keeping your left leg lifted off the ground.
6. Repeat the movement for the desired number of reps on your right leg before switching to your left leg.
To make the One Leg Squat easier, you can perform the exercise with your back against a wall for support or hold onto a stable surface for balance. As you get stronger and more comfortable with the movement, you can gradually increase the depth of your squat and the number of reps.
Equipment required
Body Weight
Body weight equipment includes items like resistance bands, stability balls, and suspension trainers. These tools are used for a wide range of exercises that focus on strength training, flexibility, balance, and stability. They are commonly used in bodyweight exercises that utilize the resistance of one's own body to build muscle and improve overall fitness.