Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Pistol Squat, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Quadriceps, Gluteus maximus |
| Also | Hamstrings, Rectus abdominis |
Setup
Start to a box or holding a post; a plate under the heel helps if ankles are stiff.
How to do it well
- Reach the arms and free leg forward for balance
- Lower slowly all the way down
- Drive through the whole foot to stand
Common mistakes
- Letting the heel lift
- Dropping into the bottom instead of controlling it
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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.