Overview The pistol squat is a full‑depth single leg squat with the non‑working leg held in front. It blends unilateral strength, hip and ankle mobility, and balance. It exposes asymmetries hidden in bilateral lifts and forces each leg to deliver power through a deep, stable range of motion. For athletes, mastering pistols carries over to stronger sprint strides, safer landings, and smoother Olympic‑lift catches. The control required teaches your nervous system to fire stabi