How to do it
Drive your arms forward as you push off the floor to gain height.
- 1
Stand on one leg with the other leg extended straight in front of you.
- 2
Lower into a squat on your standing leg, keeping the extended leg off the ground.
- 3
Push through your heel to explode up into a jump.
- 4
Land softly on the same leg, maintaining balance.
- 5
Reset if necessary and repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Start with a regular pistol squat to build up strength and balance before adding the jump to ensure safety and proper technique.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the elevated heel drop to the floor
- ✕Allowing the standing knee to collapse inward
- ✕Landing with a completely straight locked leg