Single Leg Pistol Squat

http://www.MuscleGainingSecrets.com/ The single leg pistol squat is one of the best but most underused leg exercises there is. For more great muscle building exercises please visit http://www.MuscleGainingSecrets.com/

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[mla1108]

you could squat twice your weight and still not be able to do this if you don't have muscular stability, balance, and core strength

[hash1212]

Gotta love the song in the background hahaha fuck the police...

nice work though.

[pantherafist]

finally a female athlete on here doing the full range...

[eLKirk23]

However, I encourage anyone who doubts this to talk to an experienced olympic lifting coach, or to anyone w knee problems from squatting heavy. They will most likely tell you they squatted to parallel.

You don't have to squat ass-to-calves, especially with your bodyweight in iron on your back, but it is advisable to go slightly past the 90 degree point. You will build more explosive strength this way as well.

[eLKirk23]

Simple physics can be used to explain why squatting to parallel is actually WORSE for your knees than going past parallel.

Torque is applied about a point of rotation (P.O.R.) when the perpendicular distance (lever arm) from the P.O.R. to the point where force is applied is at a max.

In the case or squatting, your your thigh acts as the lever, and your trunk/hips is the point where downward force is applied. When you squat to parallel, you are applying the max possible torque to your knees

[mukkohaha]

@mla1108 also This Hurts in the leg in a different way, i can do this on my TOES you hear me, with straight back, 1 foot toes, Thats hardcore Back training ;)

[PWDooood]

@carlotapuig says who? "carlotapuig" on youtube? ok i'll never do another pistol squat again!

[eowdaoc]

@mla1108 Which only proves that it's a circus trick and not a real strength movement.

[pwdminion]

need bulk flexibility.

[NHoenicke]

How many reps does one usually do to get a good workout? 20?

[EllisonFitness]

I see the Pistol more as a conditioning exercise, and a great one at that. The flexibility, focus, stability, and drive required to perform these in good form should have some good carryover in plenty of other arenas.

[AirRaj]

i would love to feel her ass