In the last couple of blog posts I introduced and discussed exercise progressions for a single leg exercise called the Pistol Squat. If you missed them, check out those previous posts here:
In this episode I will show you 2 more progressions towards performing this challenging and effective exercise: Airborne Lunges and Assisted Pistols. The airborne lunge will help you develop greater balance and stability, which is required for the pistol squat. The assisted pistol variations I am demonstrating allow you to control the amount of assistance you give yourself so that you can gradually make the exercise more challenging. Check them out in the video tutorial below:
Here’s another video I found with a great Assisted Pistols variation that I hadn’t tried before: Band Assisted Pistols. I tried it by looping the resistance band over my chinup bar and it worked great! Take a look at it:
Try these exercises out and let me know what you think in the comments section below. Next episode I will show you some assistance exercises you can use to increase the strength and stability of your knees, hips, and ankles, to help you progress one step closer to performing full pistols safely and easily.
Stay fit,
Josh