Nihon_52
Level 1 Valued Member
Good morning,
This is my first post here, but I've been following StrongFirst for a couple of years now. I am working on the bodyweight exercises that will be required for the SFB certification. As I plan on attending a course sometime next year, I know I will need to do the OAOL push up, 5 pull ups, and a pistol squat. I've gotten the pull ups down (can do about 10 full-range pull ups), I'm working on the OAOL push up, and have developed the strength for the pistol. My question in regards to the pistol squat is, will my attempt not be counted if my out-stretched leg doesn't stay straight, as well as if there is some external rotation at the hip as I descend? I've been working hard on my hamstring and hip flexibility, but I just can't seem to keep my leg 100% straight, especially with my body requiring 100% tension throughout during the movement.
Thank you for the help!
This is my first post here, but I've been following StrongFirst for a couple of years now. I am working on the bodyweight exercises that will be required for the SFB certification. As I plan on attending a course sometime next year, I know I will need to do the OAOL push up, 5 pull ups, and a pistol squat. I've gotten the pull ups down (can do about 10 full-range pull ups), I'm working on the OAOL push up, and have developed the strength for the pistol. My question in regards to the pistol squat is, will my attempt not be counted if my out-stretched leg doesn't stay straight, as well as if there is some external rotation at the hip as I descend? I've been working hard on my hamstring and hip flexibility, but I just can't seem to keep my leg 100% straight, especially with my body requiring 100% tension throughout during the movement.
Thank you for the help!