Pistol Squats

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.

gabijadc

I can do one (two on a good day) per leg... Still improving

elleryjones

Here's a nice breakdown of it

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/breaking_down_the_pistol_squat

You've inspired me to play around with this some more. I love single leg stuff! I can do it but not many, and it's not always purty.

april1445

New (distant) goal. thank you.

HealthyWarrior

Just googled a video of a pistol squat. Ummm yeah nope not even going to attempt this lol.

TavistockToad

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my best shot ! After doing insanity max interval circuit mind!!

MrsSWW

My pathetic attempt, a new goal for 2013 is being added to my profile :blushing:

ETA Tried to resize with no joy, look at my beautiful glass of wine though :drinker:

TavistockToad

My pathetic attempt, a new goal for 2013 is being added to my profile :blushing:

ETA Tried to resize with no joy, look at my beautiful glass of wine though :drinker:

Great work!

HMVOL7409

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my best shot ! After doing insanity max interval circuit mind!!

Great job!

I tried but I'm super tight in the hamstrings and it did not go well.

ironmonkeystyle

they seem like a pretty decent way to eff up one's knee (speaking from experience)

tolygal

I'm getting really close, but I'm not quite there yet!! That's one of my goals (to do multiples of them).