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Competency Criteria

 Client is able to complete a full OR ½ squat without the planted heel lifting off the floor.

Knee of planted foot doesn’t bow in

 Torso is leaning forward close to the pressing thigh, otherwise if you lean back, you will fall backwards

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 Non weight bearing leg is relatively straight and doesn’t touch the ground.

 Arms are held out in front of you.

One Leg Squat (Pistol)

-Stand on one foot with the other foot straight out in front of you.

-Hold your arms in front of you.

-Good rule of thumb, start with small ranges of motion and work up to increasing range of motion.

-Heel remains on the floor throughout exercise.

-If this is too difficult stand in front of a narrow pole and hold on during the squat or use cable machine (from high position) with a fairly heavy weight and hold onto handle to assist you up.

-Variation: Sit on a bench and attempt to get up on one leg only; descent slowly back on the bench.