The pistol squat is the ultimate test for lower body strength, balance, and mobility. While it doesn't exactly have the same effect as the powerlifter's favorite move—the back squat, this awkward ...

A basic bodyweight squat may seem like nothing to sweat over. The movement is relatively simple to pick up since you perform it in your everyday life, whether you’re tying your shoelaces or picking up ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." BODYWEIGHT EXERCISES CAN be efficient and effective, but they’re not always flashy. The old standard ...

Pistol squats are the type of exercise I love doing because they're challenging — but for that same reason, they aren't always my cup of tea. They're all about lower-body strength and balance, which I ...

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We've all seen someone show off a move that takes unbelievable balance, concentration, and strength, appearing to bend the laws of physics and defy gravity. These are what we're calling Hero moves, ...

Celebrities are flooding Instagram with their prepping routines for Monday night’s Emmy Awards — and Jessica Biel is no exception. She posted a video of herself on Sunday doing “pistol squats” — and ...

These single-leg squats are a serious test of strength and mobility. Stand on one leg with your other leg in front of you. Keep your torso upright and gaze forwards. Squat as low as possible while ...

We go over squat form plus variations to try.