Body Area
Adductors, Glutes, Shoulders, Upper Back, Quads, Hamstrings, Calves
Starting Posture
Stand with left foot off the ground extended in front of you, right knee soft, core engaged. Feet at #4, both hands at position 1. Pull Stix back so elbows are slightly bent at the start position.
Action
Using the Stix as a counterbalance, lower into a one legged (“pistol”) squat (left leg stays extended in front of body), pulling on the Stix; elbows can bend to about 45°. Keep spine neutral, weight on right heel. Only go as deep as is comfortable; return to the starting position.