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Pistol Negative on Box
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Stand on a box and lower eccentrically into a single-leg squat to the floor. Eccentric loading builds pistol strength effectively.
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Stand on box — lower on one leg to the floor below
Control descent — 3+ seconds per rep
Both feet land at the floor; stand back on box and repeat
Builds the exact strength needed for full pistol squats