A basic bodyweight squat may seem like nothing to sweat over. The movement is relatively simple to pick up since you perform it in your everyday life, whether you’re tying your shoelaces or picking up ...

Pistol squats are one of those movements I’d always written off as too elite for a mediocre gym-goer like me. I’d assumed they were the preserve of committed CrossFitters – or at least those with ...

Pistol squats are the type of exercise I love doing because they're challenging — but for that same reason, they aren't always my cup of tea. They're all about lower-body strength and balance, which I ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." BODYWEIGHT EXERCISES CAN be efficient and effective, but they’re not always flashy. The old standard ...

BODYWEIGHT EXERCISES CAN be efficient and effective, but they’re not always flashy. The old standard pushup, squat, plank trifecta won’t win you many accolades on the ‘Gram (which is great, if just ...

Pistol squats are one of those exercises that can be intimidating at first. But with today’s modifications you can ease your way into them. Pistol squats are a single-leg squat. If you are still ...

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 ...

Pistol squats are one of those movements I’d always written off as too elite for a mediocre gym-goer like me. I’d assumed they were the preserve of committed CrossFitters – or at least those with ...

If you've mastered the bodyweight squat, consider taking your muscle gains to the next level with the single-leg variation — the pistol squat. For intermediate to advanced athletes, pistol squats are ...