Bodyweight Hip tilt in pistols

[Simply strong]

How do you fix hip tilt in the pistol squat? If your not able to keep the hips level particularly at the bottom of the pistol (opposite hip rises - so L hip during a R leg pistol) what do you advise to fix?

 

[pet']

Hello,

@Simply strong
I would consider two solutions:
- partial ROM: getting down as long as your hips are at the same level. Over time, it will build both strength and flexibility / mobility, so you'll be able to get down a little more and repeat the process until reaching full ROM
- a counter weight: you can use a weight on the "passive" side. Over time, you can reduce the weight.

Kind regards,

Pet'

 

[Ricky01]

Just adding a word of caution.

Pistols are an interesting one. They are a great bodyweight goal and one I had myself. Once I had it and started to add reps or load I often found that the loaded flexion of the lower back was not an optimal lower back position for many and can cause discomfort.

Be wary of this.

Richard

 

[Ryan Toshner]

You may want to try some basic hip & glute stretching before practicing pistols.

Ping me if you're not sure what those stretches may look like, and I'll put together a quick video...