squat · intermediate · single side
Assisted Pistol Squat
Also called: band-assisted pistol, supported single-leg squat, TRX pistol
Coaching cues
- Hold the band lightly — your legs do the work
- Reach the free leg long out in front
- Sit down slow, heel glued to the floor
- Pull only as much as you need to stand
Common mistakes
- Hauling yourself up with the arms
- Dropping into the bottom with no control
- Standing heel popping up
- Free leg touching down for balance
Take care with: knee. Members who list these injuries never see this exercise in a program.
Easier: Bulgarian Split Squat
Harder: Pistol Squat