Chair Pistol Squat
Build strength & balance! The Chair Pistol Squat is a challenging single-leg exercise. Use the chair for support as you build up to a full pistol squat!
Required Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Stand in front of a chair with your feet shoulder-width apart, facing away from it.
2. Extend one leg in front of you, keeping it as straight as possible.
3. Extend your arms straight forward to help balance.
4. Push your hips back and bend your standing knee to lower yourself toward the chair, while keeping your extended leg off the ground.
5. Gently sit down on the chair without transferring weight onto your extended leg.
6. Press through the heel of your standing leg to lift yourself back up to the starting position, without allowing your extended leg to touch the ground.
7. Complete the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Make sure to keep your back straight, chest up, and core engaged throughout the movement. This exercise is particularly challenging as it requires a good balance and strong leg muscles, so beginners may need to start with a different squat variation before progressing to the pistol squat with a chair.
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