Slanted pistol squat

Muscles

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

Technique

1. Stand on one leg on a Slant board .
2. Perform a Pistol squat , lowering until your thigh touches your calf.
3. Push through the slanted foot to return to the starting position.

Form tips

1. Use the Slant board to assist with ankle mobility if needed.
2. Keep the non-working leg straight and lifted in front.

Similar Exercises

• Pistol squat with leg raise
• Rolling pistol squat
• Shrimp squat
• Curtsy shrimp squat
• Foot-hold hand-assisted dragon squat

Equipment

• Slant board