THE PISTOL SQUAT
LEG STRENGTHENING EXERCISES
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There may be no gun permit necessary for this one, but it’s still no joke.
Stand holding your arms straight out in front of your body. Raise right leg, flexing right ankle and pushing hips back. Lower your body while keeping right leg raised. Hold (have fun with that), then return to standing.
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THE LUNGE JUMP
Ready to impress some friends?
Stand with feet together and lunge forward with right foot. Jump straight up, propelling arms forward while keeping elbows bent.
While in the air, switch legs and land in a lunge with the opposite leg forward. Repeat and continue switching legs.
Try to do 10!
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THE CURTSY LUNGE
Let’s show a little respect. When lunging, step left leg back behind right leg, bending knees and lowering hips until right thigh is almost parallel to the floor. Remember to keep your torso upright and your
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THE SQUAT
Stand with feet parallel or turned out 15 degrees — whatever is most comfortable. Slowly start to crouch by bending hips and knees until thighs are at least parallel to the floor.
Make sure your heels do not rise off the floor. Press through your heels to return to a standing position.
