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Pistols Or One Leg Squats - Apr. 23 2008 0:23:35

Jazz

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Tried these at the gym today and found them quite hard work....

I did them standing on an aerobic step which seems much easier than on the floor. I can manage about six on the box but only ever managed one from the floor.

Does anyone else do these and how do you find them ?

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RE: Pistols Or One Leg Squats - Apr. 23 2008 7:49:22

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No, never.

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RE: Pistols Or One Leg Squats - Apr. 23 2008 11:09:45

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I do them and find them hard. The secret it to 'learn' the movement. It's more a skill than strength but flexibility is a huge component but so it balance and they are actually easier to do holding a weight in front of you for this reason.

It sounds like you have them down already but is that arse to heel?

A good way to develop the full range of motion is to do them in a doorway with the 'free' leg running along the wall and the leg that is working in line with the wall so you can hang onto the door frame.

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RE: Pistols Or One Leg Squats - Apr. 23 2008 12:28:11

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Cheers guys,

I can go quite low when standing on a box. Why does it seem easier when standing on a box than off the floor ?

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