Can you assholes do even one pistol squat?
>>36287899
Yep, can do more than 12 for reps
>>36287899
Yeah, I do them to warm up before barbell squats but I have trouble balancing when I do them
I feel way more pressure on my knee when I do it, and it kinda scares me. I can do one though (not very well)
>>36287899
They call it a pistol squat because it's the equivalent of taking a .22 to the kneecap when you do one
How is it I can do 12 chin ups but can't do a single one-legged bodyweight squat? Are my legs just super weak?
>>36287952
do you hold a weight for balance?
>>36287933
trappy what do you wear at the gym, doesn't your bulge show through your pants?
>>36287899
I can do at least 5 on my right leg, but not a single one on my left >:(
>>36287933
It's easier for grills
>>36287899
Yes, and I fucking hate them.
Whats up with this squatting on a kettlebell meme?
>>36288127
He's a man
>>36287899
Anybody who can squat with their bodyweight on the bar is strong enough to pistol squat. All it takes is a bit of balance and flexibility. People claiming that they are an immense demonstration of strength are full of shit.
>>36288852
>hey can you take my picture hehe
>y-yeah
>ok just give me one second
that's when she gets on the kettlebell and you're confused as fuck
>o-ok take the picture
snap
>thanks, what's your name btw
>i-i'm anon
>see you around, anon ;)
>y-you too
that's when she leaves and posts it to social media. the whole kettlebell thing is just to show off your balance and shit on social media, no real purpose. you keep lifting, the realization she was coming onto you won't happen for another few hours
>>36288852
it's for your balance, ya dummy
>>36288852
It looks like some ancient wuxia show off bullshit. People think they can convince you of their squatting leopard invisible dragon style.
I've been there and done that with every dumb fitness meme out there.
None of it matters except barbell lifts and anything that contributes to actual athleticism.
> get strong with barbells
> get your diet right
> pick some sports/activities and do whatever extra stuff you need to stay in shape for it
That's it. You're done, nothing else matters except taking those to ridiculous extremes.
I speak from experience.
>>36288127
>grills
>>36289010
Wouldn't it be double the body weight? Since pistol squatting puts all the weight on one leg
>>36288031
Chin ups are for pussies and children. Do pull ups, you little bitch.
>>36288127
He's a sick in the head man.
He will never be a female.
>>36290652
>>>36289010
>Wouldn't it be double the body weight? Since pistol squatting puts all the weight on one leg
Stupid? How much to you weight? Maybe BW?
>>36287899
>can do 12 on right leg
>can't do any on left leg without holding onto something
how can i improve my balance?
it's been like this for ages
>>36290652
No.
If you weigh 200 and squat 200 on a bar, total weighted moved is 400 pounds. Divide that by 2, and it's equivalent to 1 leg moving 200 pounds - or your bodyweight.
For double bodyweight squats, you'd need to squat 400 at a weight of 200, for a total weight moved of 600 lbs by your legs. Divide this in half and that's 300 per leg, or 1 pistol squat at a weight of 200 pounds while holding a 100 lb weight.
>>36287899
I can do 12, but my form is terrible. Working on getting my hammies stretched so I can do them with perfect technique, until then I'm wary of increasing reps or weight for fear of my knees.
>>36291225
Git gud son
>>36288079
not the same anon, but started it this week. funny how pistol squat plus 5kg is easier than without
>>36288031
12 chin ups is about as weak not being able to do pistol
so that doesn't mean you aren't balanced in your strength.
How much do you squat? only when it's more than your bodyweight you can even start talking about pistols
>>36291225
try the following-
using weights as a counter balance
standing on a step or a chair with your left leg so your right leg won\t be in the way (stronger leg tends to be less flexible
increase flexibility
I'm actually working on those myself ATM
>>36291254
close, you lift a little less than your full body weight, because you don't lift your shins and feet, and only about half of your thigh mass (because mechanics).
other than that you are completely correct
>>36287933
>still avatar fagging after being told several times its dumb as fuck
>>36289010
Completelly agree... what fucked me up when trying pistols in the past was prety much lack of ankle mobility
>>36288030
this
>>36287899
How can a girl be so goddamn perfect god fucking damnit
For what purpose?
To impress people? Nah I'm good, thanks though.
I can do like 3 or 4
but only with my right leg
>>36293335
How can a poster be so goddamn autistic god fucking damnit
>>36288030
fuck you're right, i never noticed how bad it is on the knees
why is that?
>>36289294
>being this new
Yea, before I even hit gym I did them for like 5 sets of 10 superseting each side. Legs only started to grow to next level when I got stronger on barbell squats.
>>36288031
pistol squats aren't about strength, they're mainly about balance and flexibility. it can take time to develop the coordination and mobility required for a pistol squat.
>>36289066
Wait so you're saying that she was trying to show off to anon?
>>36287899
I can do 8.
I can also do you're mum
>>36288015
>>36288030
>>36293395
I never noticed any pain in my knees while doing them. I used to even do them with my heel coming off the groubd amd my knees were fine. Now i can do them with my heel down so knees are even better.
