Pistol Squats

TavistockToad

Hands up who can pistol squat......?

extra points if you have a picture!

Yogi_Carl

I can control the negative part of the pistol squat but need a strap suspended from the pull-up bar to get back out of the sit position. That's progress for me though - couldn't control the down-movement a few weeks ago.

TavistockToad

I can control the negative part of the pistol squat but need a strap suspended from the pull-up bar to get back out of the sit position. That's progress for me though - couldn't control the down-movement a few weeks ago.

i tried it just now, and i could get down, but there was no way on earth i was getting back up!

also, i had to press my knees together for balance, i'm presuming this isnt really allowed?!

Cr01502

I can do skater squats.

I can do the negative portion of pistol squats.

I need to use a basketball as leverage though in order to lift myself back up.

rybo

I can, but they are not fun. I'm getting better slowly.

MrsSWW

Haha, I couldn't even get halfway down :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Need vodka!

mamax5

I don't even know what a pistol squat is! I can do frog squats with no hands on the floor....googling pistol squats!

Altruista75

I have to do a modified version of these. They are brutal! I have bad knees and they remind me how bad they are everytime that I attempt these in one of my workouts! Kudos to anyone that can successfully do these!

mamax5

Whoa! Just saw on youtube a dude giving a tutorial and I had no idea what I was trying to do had a name....I can't go very far down, because then I can't get back up lol! I also do one legged squat with trx straps, but like I said I can't get very deep so one day I should be able to do these pistol squats!

Microfiber

I put a youtube video on, called my kids age 9 and 11 and they both said, "that's easy"! I challenged them to do it but they couldn't do ONE :laugh: :laugh: I didn't even attempt it :laugh:

TavistockToad

I put a youtube video on, called my kids age 9 and 11 and they both said, "that's easy"! I challenged them to do it but they couldn't do ONE :laugh: :laugh: I didn't even attempt it :laugh:

hahahahahahahahahaha, you still have to try though!!!!

MrsSWW

My buttocks are throbbing from my pathetic attempt! Must continue doing them for buns of steel!

TavistockToad

My buttocks are throbbing from my pathetic attempt! Must continue doing them for buns of steel!

how far down did you get??

hannah_ryann

Just tried this. Got down, couldn't get back up. WAHH I'm weak lol

TavistockToad

Just tried this. Got down, couldn't get back up. WAHH I'm weak lol

thats what happened to me!!!!

nexangelus

Nope, tried many times and I think I have given up. I even pulled my hip flexor one time attempting them...no more agh!

AllonsYtotheTardis

I'm not there yet - but I will be.

Yogi_Carl

also, i had to press my knees together for balance, i'm presuming this isnt really allowed?!

I think that is fine, certainly to begin with and then move knees away as you get stronger. Keeps your joints safe.

TavistockToad

so, i can get all the way down when i am in heels, but with bare feet, i cant get past my thigh being parallel?

i know i am not the most flexible person, but does anyone know if that is a calf or thigh issue?!

estrange22

I did one...ow ow ow ow ow

K_Serz

In case anyone didnt know what it was....(i didnt)



Not even going to attempt. I know I cant do this. LOL

TavistockToad

Not even going to attempt. I know I cant do this. LOL

thanks for the picture!

but that is a defeatist attitude! try it!!!! you might surprise yourself!

HMVOL7409

Every since I saw this pic of Christmas Abbott, I have been wanting to conquer! Will try soon...

bobf279

Not even going to attempt that I can't see it being any benefit to me

barbaratrollman

Got to try it today, but first is breakfast.

TavistockToad

Not even going to attempt that I can't see it being any benefit to me

theres always one....

Yogi_Carl

so, i can get all the way down when i am in heels, but with bare feet, i cant get past my thigh being parallel?

i know i am not the most flexible person, but does anyone know if that is a calf or thigh issue?!

Are you getting a biting feeling in your weight bearing Achilles tendon? Could be a short calf tendon, common in folks who wear heels. If you cannot squat right down (*kitten* to grass as they say) with both feet on the floor, that's what it will be.

To lengthen, practise squatting with your heels down - you may need a block at first to take it slowly, or place your hands on a wall and step one foot back, bringing your heel down to the floor to get a good stretch in the calf muscle heel (Achilles) tendon. The front leg is bent in this.

TavistockToad

so, i can get all the way down when i am in heels, but with bare feet, i cant get past my thigh being parallel?

i know i am not the most flexible person, but does anyone know if that is a calf or thigh issue?!

Are you getting a biting feeling in your weight bearing Achilles tendon? Could be a short calf tendon, common in folks who wear heels. If you cannot squat right down (*kitten* to grass as they say) with both feet on the floor, that's what it will be.

To lengthen, practise squatting with your heels down - you may need a block at first to take it slowly, or place your hands on a wall and step one foot back, bringing your heel down to the floor to get a good stretch in the calf muscle heel (Achilles) tendon. The front leg is bent in this.

thanks!

DrMAvDPhD

Huh. I never tried this variation because it looked scary but I just tried it in jeans and boots the day after a Legs Day and yes, I can do it. I will have to use this as my single leg variation for the next phase of NROL-Supercharged. Can you add weight to it?

Griffin220x

I can pistol squat, I'll have to get a picture!!

ItsCasey

I can do a single leg squat standing on a step or chair. I cannot yet do it standing on the ground.