Weighted Pistol Squat
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Weighted Pistol Squat focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Pistol Squat with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand tall, holding a weight in front of your chest with both hands, and extend one leg straight out in front of you, keeping it off the floor.
- 2
Begin to lower your body by bending the knee of your standing leg, keeping your chest up and the extended leg straight.
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Continue to descend until your thigh is parallel to the floor or deeper, maintaining balance and keeping the weight stable.
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Drive through the heel of your standing foot to push yourself back up to the starting position.
- 5
Fully extend your standing leg, keeping the other leg extended in front of you and off the floor.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Pistol Squat primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Weighted Pistol Squat, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Pistol Squat, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
