Pistol squat with leg raise

Muscles

• Gluteus maximus
• Semitendinosus
• Semimembranosus
• Biceps femoris (long)
• Rectus femoris
• Vastus medialis
• Vastus intermedius
• Vastus lateralis
• Iliacus
• Psoas major

Technique

1. Hold the bottom position of a Pistol squat .
2. Lift the straight leg up and down repeatedly, aiming to get it as high as possible each time.

Form tips

1. The non-working leg is straight the whole time and doesn't touch the ground.
2. The working foot stays flat on the ground.
3. The working knee moves forwards in line with the toes.
4. Aim to keep your back straight.

Similar Exercises

• Pistol squat
• Patrick step to reverse lunge
• Weighted pistol squat
• Curtsy shrimp squat
• Foot-hold hand-assisted dragon squat

Equipment

• Ground (standing)