For a long time, I thought of the pistol squat as pretty much the only one-legged squat. (There was the airborne lunge too…but back then, I looked at that as a lead-up move to the pistol squat.) But the Kavadlo brothers, Al and Danny, introduced me to some new moves. …
The Double Shrimp Squat
The following is what I like to call the double shrimp squat, sometimes also called the advanced shrimp squat. I first picked up this move from Al Kavadlo. The single shrimp squat, that is with just one hand behind you holding onto the foot is an easier version and a …
4 Way One Leg Squat
The 4 Way One Leg Squat is the name for this challenging combination of four different types of one leg squats. The name is because the free leg goes in four different directions, in front, behind, to the side, and to the other side behind. This includes: Advanced Shrimp Squat …
4 Way Hip and Leg Flexibility with One Legged Squats
There is always more to learn… At the recent Progressive Calisthenics Certification where I was helping out I still knew I would come away from the weekend with new insights. While there were many small tips and tricks I’d like to focus on one of the biggest ideas I learned. …