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 ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Follow Gabby Landsverk Every time Gabby publishes a story, you’ll get an alert straight to your inbox!

These single-leg squats are a serious test of strength and mobility. Stand on one leg with your other leg in front of you. Keep your torso upright and gaze forwards. Squat as low as possible while ...

"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 ...

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 ...

Pistol squats are extraordinarily challenging for several reasons. “It’s one of the hardest variations of the squat,”Mark DiSalvo, NYC-based certified strength and conditioning specialist, tells SELF.

We go over squat form plus variations to try.

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 ...