Instructions
Preparation
- Stand in front of horizontal bar, lower chest to waist height.
Place finger tips or inside base of thumbs on bar hold with just
enough contact for balance and self-assistance. Balance on one
leg with opposite leg extended straight leg forward as high as
possible.
Execution
- Squat down as far as possible while keeping leg elevated
off of floor. Keep back straight and supporting knee pointed
same direction as foot supporting. Raise body back up to original
position until knee and hip of supporting leg is straight. Return
and repeat. Continue with opposite leg.
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- Weighted versions of this exercise would normally be considered
auxiliary in context of other basic exercises (ie: Barbell Squat,
Sled Leg Press). However, in the context of 'body weight' only
program, this exercise can be considered basic.
Comments
- Supporting knee should point same direction as foot throughout
movement. Range of motion will be improved with greater leg strength
and glute
flexibility. Significant spinal flexion is acceptable form
in full range single leg squat. Also known as Self-assisted Pistol
Squats.
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- The degree of self-assistance required effects the significance
of upper body muscles utilized. The style of self assistance
(hand positioning, bar height, etc.) used effects which and how
the muscle are used. See Pistol
Squat with one arm assisting.
Easier
- Grasp bar with firm underhand grip and pull body up with
just enough assistance to complete rep. Other squatting or split
squat movements can can also be performed.
Harder
- For greater challenge, perform without
assistance.
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Classification
Muscles
Target
Synergists
Dynamic
Stabilizers
Stabilizers
Stabilizers
(raised leg)
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