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 building ...

The single-leg squat is a squat movement that’s performed on only one leg. It adds a balance and stability challenge to the traditional squat. These are sometimes called pistol squats. This type of ...

The Single-Leg Squat is an all-purpose exercise for strength, balance, power and lowering risk of injury. According to a study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, it can't be beat ...

This variation involves performing the classic squat movement while balancing on one leg. By removing one point of support, you introduce a significant challenge to your stability and force your core ...

We go over squat form plus variations to try.

James Shapiro, NASM-certified personal trainer in NYC and owner of Primal Power Fitness, told POPSUGAR that single-leg squats challenge your stability more than regular squats because they require ...

There are certain exercises that, when showcased on the 'gram, look totally doable, but in reality, are extremely difficult to execute—even for the super fit among us. Stokes' solution? A move she ...

You know that the humble squat is one of the best exercises there is for building lower-body strength—and you're probably already working them into your fitness routine pretty regularly. Good for you.

If you're bored of standard squats, single leg "pistol" squats can progress your muscle gains. Pistol squats are challenging but working on them can improve balance and fix weaknesses. You can ...

As runners, we need single-leg strength to power us through each step. And one of the best ways to really challenge that strength: the pistol squat. Even the most advanced athlete can struggle to do ...