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Cable Pistol Squat GIF

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Male figure; the female figure follows.

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Worked muscles

  • ShouldersMusculus deltoideus
Equipment
Cable machine
Level
advanced
Loop
One repetition, 3.53 seconds

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  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXERCISEGIF_KEY"

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How to do a cable pistol squat

  1. Attach a handle to a low pulley and hold it with both hands, arms extended toward the stack.
  2. Stand on one leg and lift the other leg straight in front of you.
  3. Use the cable for balance as you squat down on the standing leg.
  4. Go as low as you can control with your heel down.
  5. Push back up to standing.

Form tips

  • Keep your chest up and core braced throughout the movement.
  • Track your knee in line with your toes and avoid letting it cave inward.
  • Use the cable for support, not to pull yourself up.
  • Control the descent rather than dropping quickly.

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