The “butt wink” is a colloquialism for when the pelvis tucks under at the bottom of the squat. Research indicates that allowing the lower back to go into flexion makes it is more difficult to avoid staying ... Continue Reading
3 Alternatives to the Pistol for Single Leg Strength
While single-leg squat variations have been around for hundreds of years, many of them have been resurrected due to the recent increased interest in bodyweight training. Somehow this has led to the pistol ... Continue Reading
2 Flexibility Drills: The Keys to Progressing Your Pistol
The pistol is one of the best bodyweight exercises for leg training. Even the average person can work up to repping out two-legged squats with just a bit of training, and that‘s a good place to start. But ... Continue Reading
What’s Preventing You From Doing Pistol Squats? How to Progress Pistols
The pistol, or single-leg squat, is a unique exercise that combines strength, flexibility, and grace in a manner unlike many other movements. There are several pieces to the pistol puzzle, and proper ... Continue Reading
