The single-leg squat – also known as a pistol squat – is an advanced variation of the regular squat. Besides impressing onlookers by being able to do this squat, it will also benefit you by ...

The lower body staple is one of the most versatile moves on the gym floor. Pick which version works best for your goals.

If you’re already squatting loaded barbells, you likely won’t need to practice the basic squat, but you might need to work on your single-leg balance with a unilateral deadlift or up your ...

6 Department of Rehabilitation Science, Osaka Health Science University, Osaka, Japan Background We have reported that a resistive single-leg squat (RSLS) exercise using exercise equipment that ...

This makes wall squats a full-leg workout in one simple move. A study done in 2023, a weekly single session of wall squat training not only maintains but potentially decreases Systolic Blood Pressure.

Previous research has found 3D joint kinematics of the hip and knee during a single leg squat (SLS) to be related to those during jogging (Whatman et al., 2011). Thus, further investigation as a ...

Jumping into your starting position from the lowest point in your squat also adds a boost. Single-Leg Hip Raise This exercise is adapted from yoga and targets the muscles in your hips, glutes and abs.