How to do the pistol squat hold stretch

Instructions for pistol squat hold:

Start standing with your feet hip-width apart.

Engage your core to extend both arms and your left leg out in front of you.

Slowly bend your right knee and squat down as low as possible until your right thigh touches your right heel.

Keep your back and torso straight and hold the position.

What does pistol squat hold help with?

Strength

What areas does pistol squat hold exercise?

Glutes, Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Hips, Calves

How is pistol squat hold performed?

Isometrics

When should you avoid pistol squat hold?

Pregnancy, Osteoporosis, Herniated Disc, Sciatica, High Blood Pressure, Heart Condition

Other stretches to explore:

Flexibility

Scalene Stretch

From a standing or seated position, cross your han...

Good For:

Forward Fold

Start with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees s...

Good For:

Kneeling Psoas

Start from a kneeling position with your hands at ...

Good For:

Single Knee-to-Chest

Start by lying on your back with your legs extende...

Good For:

Lunge

Start from a kneeling position with your hands at ...

Good For:

Sumo Squat Hold

Start standing with your feet slightly wider than ...

Good For:

Lizard Pose

Start on your hands and knees with your toes facin...

Good For:

Arm Circles

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and arms...

Good For:

Bent Arm Pike

Start in a push up position with your hands under ...

Good For:

Split Lunge Hold

Start standing with your feet hip-width apart. Ste...

Good For:

Discover Workouts that include pistol squat hold:

Expert

An isometric exercise routine thats build muscle, strength, balance, and range of motion in targeted areas through static muscle contraction.

20 mins