StandingO Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 The so called pistol squat. One legged squat with the free leg straight out infront. I have been trying to do these off and one for months now and I still can't do one. My GF can do them easliy but she is very flexible and has very strong legs for her body weight. Anyone else tried them. They seem ridiculously hard. Link to post Share on other sites
shadowofman Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Nope. I have pretty strong legs but my knees are ****e. And I fall over. Link to post Share on other sites
sb129 Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Work on your core strength...I think that helps with stability. Link to post Share on other sites
Chocolat Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I can do them down to bench level. I'd like to get to where I can do them without the bench. I recently saw this video but have not tried it. Link to post Share on other sites
tman666 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Nice Chocolat, linking to Waterbury! Following his programs years ago is what helped me get out of a perpetual cycle of crappy "Flex" magazine routines. As far as pistol squats go, I can't do them to the floor, but I can do them on a bench. They require a ton of relative hip strength. Also, some people have better mechanics for doing them then others. Us tall guys (6'4" here) tend to suck at any sort of squat compared to the shorties. Link to post Share on other sites
Chocolat Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Nice Chocolat, linking to Waterbury! Following his programs years ago is what helped me get out of a perpetual cycle of crappy "Flex" magazine routines. As far as pistol squats go, I can't do them to the floor, but I can do them on a bench. They require a ton of relative hip strength. Also, some people have better mechanics for doing them then others. Us tall guys (6'4" here) tend to suck at any sort of squat compared to the shorties. Ha - I hear you. I am only 5'6" but I have looong legs -- 33" inseam. Going to parallel is a long trip. Link to post Share on other sites
Author StandingO Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 Its like a signal is missing from the brain so the required muscles do not trigger. I agree that probably some more hip strength would help too. I am not surprised that the only person to say they can do this so far is a woman. They seem to have more balance, flexibility and a better centre of gravity for this exercise. Link to post Share on other sites
sb129 Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Make that two- I can do them and I am a woman. Link to post Share on other sites
PelicanPete Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I can't go to the floor but i can get pretty close, I do a solid 3 or 4 reps with good form before it gets sloppy. Ive never really done these but I do lot of running and cycling. Im at 6'1 or 6'2, but im still a young man that's a bit of a fitness nut. Link to post Share on other sites
Author StandingO Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 It's good to know that some men can do these to In my circle the woman are definately better at this than the guys. The women keep bragging that they have stronger legs. Link to post Share on other sites
Author StandingO Posted May 29, 2011 Author Share Posted May 29, 2011 Ok, finally I can do one on these but only if my weight is forward like a figure skater and with my right leg only. Getting close with my left. My GF can do 10 or more. Any former figure skaters out there. If so, what is the keys to doing these sit spins or pistol squats. Do girls usually have a easier time learning these because they are more flexible and don't have to lift and control as much body weight? I think with longer legs and a reliatively (muscular) top heavy upper body it must make it much more difficult compared to women with relatively light upper bodies and shorted legs. Seems like certain muscles don't trigger. Almost gave up on these but I am determined to be able to do a few eventually. GF is no help because she is very flexible and has very strong legs from her body building days so these are very easy for her. Link to post Share on other sites
SmileFace Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Yes I can do them while using a post for support. lol I can't do a full one yet. Link to post Share on other sites
KR10N Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 It's good to know that some men can do these to In my circle the woman are definately better at this than the guys. The women keep bragging that they have stronger legs. Nah, it's just because we're AWESOME! Link to post Share on other sites
Author StandingO Posted June 3, 2011 Author Share Posted June 3, 2011 You are rign KR1ON. Women are awesome. Link to post Share on other sites
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