Assisted Pistol Squat — RightExercise demonstration

For men

Assisted Pistol Squat — Right

LegsCoreDifficulty 5/5Standing

How to do it

  1. Hold a chair lightly, stand on your right working leg, and extend the other leg forward.
  2. Lower into a controlled single-leg squat, then press through your foot to stand.

What to feel

A deep burn in your right thigh and glute, with your core helping you balance on one leg.

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