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In traditional calisthenics, there is a progression beyond a simple squat with your body weight. Uneven squats, half one-leg squats, assisted one-leg squats, al
by NoGravitas 9y ago
In traditional calisthenics, there is a progression beyond a simple squat with your body weight. Uneven squats, half one-leg squats, assisted one-leg squats, all leading up to one-leg squats.
- mr_overalls 9y agoI'm also a big believer in calisthenics and bodyweight progression, but it's worth noting that pistol squats and several other advanced bodyweight squats can strengthen your quads and glutes very well, but end up teaching you a different movement pattern from a biomechanically-sound (i.e. straight-spined) squat. It's basically impossible to avoid tucking the pelvis and rounding the spine when doing a pistol. E.g.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NvOuty_Fnc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NvOuty_Fnc Edit: Shrimp squats are an exception, I suppose.