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Pistol squat: how to do it

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Stand on one leg, other leg forward

  1. Starting position

    Stand on one leg with the other leg extended in front of you and reach your arms forward.

  2. The movement

    Lower your hips deeply over the standing leg, keep the free leg forward and push back up.

Most common mistake

Don't lift the heel of your standing leg, keep your foot down and track your knee over your toes.

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