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The Hidden Key to Your First Pistol Squat
Most people fail their first pistol squat not because their legs aren’t strong enough—but because their ankle mobility can’t keep up.
You might crush regular squats, lunges, even weighted step-ups.
But when you try a single-leg squat to the floor, your heel pops up, your balance goes, and the whole move feels impossible.
Here’s the breakthrough: strength alone won’t unlock the pistol.
You need the mobility to keep your heel planted while your hips sink low.
If this is an issue, simply add a weight plate or something on your heels to help.
Once the ankle opens up and the bottom position feels natural, the pistol squat stops being a circus trick and starts being a progression tool toward flows, jumps, and even acrobatic power.
👉 When you’ve tried pistols before, what breaks down first for you—strength, balance, or ankle mobility?
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The Hidden Key to Your First Pistol Squat
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