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MASTER THE PISTOL SQUAT IN 60 DAYS

Gain Strength, Flexibility, and Mobility with the Ultimate Bodyweight Leg Exercise

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Pistol squats

Do you want to get legs of steel — without using any weights at all?

If you’ve tried—and failed—at pistol squats, you’re not alone. In fact, there are plenty of people who can squat with a super heavy barbell on their back, yet still can’t do a single pistol squat.

That’s because not only do you need an incredible amount of strength to be able to do them, you also need to be mobile, flexible, and have a good amount of balance.

But here’s the thing: if you think you can never do a pistol, think again. Yes, pistols are tough, but they’re not impossible.

With the right progressions, consistency, and hard work, you can start rocking pistol squats.

And our comprehensive 8-week program, Rock the Pistol, will help you get there.

ROCK A PISTOL SQUAT

Build a Super Strong Body

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Unless you’re hanging out with gymnasts, elite athletes or people who have practiced calisthenics for years, you probably don’t know too many people who can do pistols. That’s because pistol squats require a lot of strength that most people simply don’t have.

When you learn to do pistols, you’ll really build legs of steel.

And since pistol squats require a lot of core strength and stability as well, don't be surprised if your abs get tighter and stronger from pistol training too.

Get Flexible & Mobile

Flexibility is important to keep our muscles balanced and bodies pain-free. Being able to do pistols will significantly improve your lower body flexibility.

Mobile joints allow you to move freely without limitations and pain. Training pistols significantly improves mobility in your ankle, knee, and hip joints and leads to a bulletproof lower body.

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Train Anytime, Anywhere

Training pistol squats gives you the freedom to work your legs anytime, anywhere.

You don’t have to wait for the gym to open. You can work out on vacation. You can train pistols at home, while waiting for your coffee to brew, or when you’re at the airport waiting for your flight to board.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

When you purchase Rock the Pistol for just $19.99, you won’t have to figure everything out yourself. We’ll give you all the very best tools we know to help you meet your goals, and all you have to do is just go and do the work.

Here’s what you’ll get in this 8-week course:

  • Full workout plan: A detailed, 8-week plan for both beginner and intermediate levels
  • Tracking journal: Keep a close eye on your progress so you never get discouraged
  • Pistol progressions: The very best pistol squat progressions to help you build strength and gradually work your way up to full pistols
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  • Warm up and post-workout stretching routines: Dynamic and static flexibility exercises to prepare your body for pistol practice and cool it down afterwards
  • Supplemental strength exercises: Additional equipment-free exercises to help you to strengthen your legs and core for pistols
  • Video demonstrations: Over 25 detailed video demonstrations for all pistol progressions, strength exercises, flexibility, and mobility exercises
  • Additional HIIT workouts: 10 additional HIIT workouts to keep your training more interesting
  • Motivation and helpful articles: Additional reading and video resources related to training, recovery, and mindset to keep you motivated and fired up
  • What to avoid: The most common mistakes that you should be aware of when practicing your pistols, and how to avoid them
  • Email check-ins and support: Our 100% support and commitment to helping you to rock your pistol squat

WHO THIS PROGRAM IS FOR

Rock The Pistol is for you if:

You've tried to work on pistol squats before – with little success

You're willing to put in the work and be consistent with your training, you just need the right tools to get you there

You're looking to take your leg strength and mobility to the next level

WHO THIS PROGRAM IS NOT FOR

Rock The Pistol is not for you if:

You have considerable mobility issues in a regular squat — you should be able to do at least a 90º squat before starting this program

You're looking for a magic solution to achieving a pistol squat 

You give up easily and aren't willing to work hard or follow the program

In case you don’t know me, I’m Krista the Founder of 12 Minute Athlete and I help motivated, fitness-loving go-getters of all levels get strong, fit and healthy for life.

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I’m an NSCA certified personal trainer and I used to work as a trainer in a gym in New York City. I would work out for hours a day, diligently doing my cardio, weight training and sports-specific training every day until I was overtrained, injured, and had little time in my day to do anything else.

That’s when I discovered HIIT training and everything I knew about fitness and exercise was turned upside down. Not only did I get leaner and fitter than ever before, my strength and confidence levels skyrocketed! Before long, I was able to do things I never thought I could, such as pull ups, handstand push ups, and yes - of course - pistol squats.

It was after my own successes that I created 12 Minute Athlete so I could share these incredibly effective HIIT workouts with the world—and help people of all fitness levels ditch their excuses and get in shape in as little time as possible.

FAQ's

Is this a one-time fee or monthly payments? Expand

There are no hidden fees or monthly payments required. It is a one time payment.

I’m not even close to being able to do a pistol squat. Is this course for me? Expand

There are two levels in this course: beginner and intermediate. If you’re not even close to being able to do a pistol yet, the beginner course is for you.

Everyone has to start somewhere! The course has many different progressions that you’ll be doing to gradually build up the strength you need for a full pistol squat. You don’t need any experience to get started.

I can do one (or more) pistols on one leg, but can’t do any on the other. Do you think this course will help me? Expand

Yes, it will! There are two levels in this course: beginner and intermediate. You should take the intermediate level. It’s likely that you haven’t tried the most useful progressions, so practicing them may be the key to your success!

What equipment do I need for the course? Expand

Most of the exercises we do in this course can be done without any equipment at home. There are some variations where you need a simple sturdy chair or a bench. For additional strength exercises, we use parallette bars like these or these, but they are optional.

Is there a specific training plan I should follow? Expand

Yes, we’ve made you a training plan for eight weeks. Follow that as well as you can, but if you’re not ready to move on to the next week’s plan, you can repeat the week that you already did for one more time.

How often will I need to work out? Expand

We recommend that you work on your pistols no less than 3 times a week. If that feels like too much at first, you should always listen to your body and take an additional rest day. If you can’t work on pistols, you should try to do at least supplementing leg exercises that we also provide.

How much time do I need? Expand

Each pistol workout should take you no more than 15-20 minutes to complete.

Should I focus on only pistols for 8 weeks or can I do other training as well? Expand

We definitely recommend continuing your other training while you’re working on your pistols! Because pistol training won’t really take you that much time, it’s a perfect complement to your regular workouts. So keep doing HIIT, yoga, lifting, running or whatever else it is that you enjoy doing

Will I able to do pistol squats by the end of 8 weeks? Expand

We can’t guarantee that. People have different starting points and how far you get depends will depend your current fitness level and how often you practice. Even if you don’t get there in 8 weeks, just keep practicing with the progressions from the program and you’ll get there.

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