Pistol Squat - Side Staggered Squat

Strength Exercises
Written By Alyx Hough

Strength Exercise - 8. The Squat - Progression B: Side Staggered Squat

Purpose
Pistol squat progressions develop advanced single-leg strength, balance, and control through the foot, ankle, knee, and hip. These staggered variations increase demand on the working leg while maintaining an assistive base of support, allowing users to safely progress toward single-leg squatting without requiring a full pistol squat.

How to Perform
Stand with the working foot on the Axis Pro and the non-working foot placed lightly to the side on the ground. Shift most of your weight onto the foot on the board. Lower into a squat by bending the working leg while the side foot provides light assistance for balance.

Keep the torso upright and the board stable as you lower and return to standing.

Coaching Cues

  • Maintain steady pressure through the working foot

  • Keep hips level throughout the movement

  • Avoid pushing off excessively with the side foot

  • Move slowly and with control

Alyx Hough
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