If it’s any consolation, I used to do them all of the time. There’s actually a break point at around 10 or so, where recruitment, ballance, and mobility all synch up and they become easier.
BUT- getting to that is a pain in the ass. For some people it just ain’t worth it.
I’m pretty sure he’ll come back after he’s done with her.
I don’t see how pistol squats build arms.
I use a band (Tnation article advice) for balance, then a kettlebell on my shoulder, I’ve gone up to 55lbs for 5-6 reps. When I want to show off, I don’t use a band and jump, get air, land on my other foot and proceed to do another rep. I think people would do them more if they used a band to get rid of the balance issues.
But again, it’s the excuses, not the exercise that’s the problem here.
I dunno. I can’t speak for other people when it comes to their choices, abilities, or anything else for that matter.
Time and exposure have softened up my hard core. The 25 year old me would probably hate the 47 year old me and call me a pussy.
I am very, very disappointed in you Bro. Where is that picture of the bosu ball squat which is plastered all over your blog posts?
Because, duh? Obviously, bosu squats work.
I’m glad you cleared this up, because it really seemed like it was the lack of pistol squats in folks training plans that really had you riled up.
Would you agree that, when it comes to training, people are free to do whatever they want?
I thought I was clear, but one more time…
Not an excuse. Observation based on experience.
I guess you see this as an excuse, but this is just common freaking sense. Injuries mean you train smarter, not harder. There’s a difference.
I also added that there are other options for me. Call that a preference. I can think of a lot of exercises for leg day but that doesn’t mean I have to do them all.
Again, training experience and stuff. Still not excuses.
And one last time in my most recent post. I guess you think someone who learns how to train according to his body is making excuses. Maybe you’re right. Maybe I should just deasel weasel my way through training and hope for the best. Forget goals, life outside of the gym, and all that other stuff. Just do hard things for the sake of them being hard.
Dude, Cirque de Soleil called.
I think I remember that from a Mike Boyle article.
Anyhow, I might use that at some point in the future. I’m pretty much starting from scratch again but with a different focus/purpose.
I don’t see how having music in the background makes it easier to balance, but whatever.
This thread…
Since you’re talkin excuses and what not… I’m curious to what results pistols squats have yielded you.
What’s your max barbell squat?
Totally tangential, but whistling or humming distracts the brain and lets the automatic and involuntary actions happen more easily.
Also probably completely useless.
I think this is gonna hurt the hand a lot more than the ass.
Whats their offer?
Probably doesn’t back squat, because it hurts his shoulders… wide collarbones force the shoulders into a weird position.
maybe …im just here for the show