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bodyweight squat Activity intensity • Moderate
✓ shoulder safe
✓ lower back safe
✓ wrist safe
Single-Leg Pistol Squat to Box
Primary Muscles: quadriceps, glutes
Secondary Stabilisers: core, hamstrings, calves
DEFAULT REP RANGE
6-10 reps
INTERVAL REST TARGET
90s
DIFFICULTY
intermediate
Biomechanical Coaching Cues
- Stand in front of a bench or box on one leg with your other leg extended forward.
- Control your descent over 3 seconds until your glutes lightly tap the box without plopping down.
- Drive through your standing mid-foot to stand tall.
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