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Pistol Activation

Activation · Standing · No equipment

QuadsHipsAnkles & feet

What you should feel

Tension in the thigh and the ankle of the leg on the ground.

How to do the Pistol Activation

  1. One foot off the ground, legs slightly stretched out in front.
  2. Abdominals tensed, move the hips backwards.
  3. Perform a quarter squat on one leg then put the foot back down. Alternate sides.

Muscles and zones

Works the quads, hips, ankles & feet. Sprung uses it in Activate routines.

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