How Do You Do A One-Leg Squat Calisthenics Exercise?
The one-leg squat, often called the “pistol,” demands balance, strength and concentration. This challenging calisthenics exercise can benefit your leg muscles and heart and circulatory system. The following steps provide general guidance on how to perform the one-leg squat when you have limited time and no equipment. Position yourself comfortably so you can stand on one leg. Keep your feet together. When you start the exercise your arms should be straight and down by your sides. Raise and extend one leg forward. Keep the extended leg straight as you bring it up slowly off the ground in front of you. At the same time raise both of your arms slowly straight forward with your palms facing downward. Balance on your base support foot and begin to squat slowly with your base leg. Put your weight in the heel of the base foot and center yourself on the same foot. Hold your back straight with a very slight arch. Breathe in as you squat down. Squat as far down as you comfortably can while mainta
