xagunos
Level 6 Valued Member
I have been scouring the internet to see if this exercise has been done as a legitimate strength builder and haven't found much.
Basically what I am referring to is a Single-Leg Hindu Squat.
PLEASE BE PATIENT WITH THIS EXERCISE FOR YOUR KNEES' SAKE!
*99% of people regardless of individual anthropometry and mobility development will be unable to keep a flat foot and vertical torso at the bottom of a pistol hence why it is permissible for the heel to raise.
Basically what I am referring to is a Single-Leg Hindu Squat.
PLEASE BE PATIENT WITH THIS EXERCISE FOR YOUR KNEES' SAKE!
- Begin by standing on one foot (flat).
- While keeping the torso vertical and spine neutral, initiate the movement by breaking at the knee, squatting down with control to full depth letting your heel naturally raise as you enter the bottom position.*
- From the bottom position, reverse the motion by carefully squatting back from the balls of your foot into the flat-footed position all while again keeping a vertical torso and neutral spine.
*99% of people regardless of individual anthropometry and mobility development will be unable to keep a flat foot and vertical torso at the bottom of a pistol hence why it is permissible for the heel to raise.
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