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It takesstrength, balance, and determination to do a pistol squat.
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“Then work on building your strength, so you feel more stable executing the movement.”
Ready, set, squat!
Squat until butt is lower than knees, or as deeply as you’re able to.
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Squat until thighs are nearly parallel to ground.
Jump, pushing arms down and back, for 1 rep, lowering into a squat as you land.
Return to start for 1 rep. Do 3 sets of 10 reps. Switch sides; repeat.
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Works glutes, legsStand with feet hip-width apart in front of a plyo box or chair.
Step right leg forward and place left foot on box.
Lower into a lunge, back knee off ground.
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Keep right leg elevated as you squat until glutes touch box.
Stand with feet together, arms extended in front of chest.
Lift right foot a few inches and extend forward, foot flexed.
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Bend left knee at least 90 degrees while lifting right leg to hip height.
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