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Barbell One Leg Squat

Advanced barbell-loaded pistol squat with the free leg extended forward and the working leg controlling the full descent and ascent.

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Exercise overview

Training details

QuadricepsGlutesHamstringsCore

Equipment

Barbell

Sets × reps

3 × 6

Rest

2 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand on one leg while holding a barbell across your shoulders.
  2. 02Keeping your back straight and chest up, lower your body into a squat while extending the other leg in front.
  3. 03Lower until your thigh is parallel to the ground, then push through your heel to return to the starting position.
  4. 04Repeat for the desired repetitions before switching legs.
  5. 05Complete the prescribed repetitions, then change sides and repeat with the same control.

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