Welcome to our new series featuring calisthenics expert Al Kavaldo. This week, Al demonstrates five progressions for the pistol squat, along with two advanced options.
The progressions are:
- Bench pistol
- Assisted (pole) pistol
- Elevated pistol
- Counterweighted pistol
- Full pistol squat
Once you have mastered the full pistol squat on both legs, try these variations:
- Hands-behind-back pistol
- Plyometric pistol
Every Sunday, we feature a new bodyweight strength training video from calisthenics expert Al Kavadlo. Al is also famous for smiling while performing some of the most difficult bodyweight exercises imaginable!
