Zuzka Light - Guns and Pistols Workout Series

Guns & Pistols 1
Today were going to practice one of the most talked about bodyweight exercises the Pistol Squat. Its one of the best exercises
for improving the strength of your legs and for overall athleticism. Remember that its a skill and every skill requires enough
time for practicing, so be patient with yourself. Some people have already pretty good body awareness, coordination and
flexibility which is an advantage obviously, but you can get there too by focusing on certain aspects of fitness.

The pistol squat becomes a really hard exercise for those who have limited mobility in their hips, knees, and ankles as all of
those joints are involved in the movement. The most common problem is going all the way down into the deep squat while keeping
the heel on the ground. I always suggest to do a longer warm up routine that includes exercises that will give you a nice stretch
in the entire back of your legs, and your hip flexor. Doing a few sun salutations every morning with some deep squats will go a
long way when it comes to the flexibility required for mastering the Pistol Squat