The pistol squat is the ultimate test for lower body strength, balance, and mobility. While it doesn't exactly have the same effect as the powerlifter's favorite move—the back squat, this awkward ...

Pistol squats have a cool-sounding name, and the exercise looks cool, too; somewhat like a ninja balancing your entire body weight on just one leg. Pistol squats require a certain fitness level to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A basic bodyweight squat may seem like nothing to sweat over. The movement is relatively simple to pick ...

Unlike a regular squat where you use both legs, the pistol squat involves lowering yourself completely on one leg while keeping the other extended in front. It sounds simple, but it demands an ...

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As runners, we need single-leg strength to power us through each step. And one of the best ways to really challenge that strength: the pistol squat. Even the most advanced athlete can struggle to do ...

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Torch your legs, improve mobility, and gain major bragging rights by learning how to do a pistol squat. In this guide, I’ll take you step-by-step through the entire process. You’ll learn the basics of ...