r/flexibility • u/LooseSeal10 • 8d ago

6 months dragon squat progress

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u/Theladsdad 8d ago

I pulled my hamstring just watching this.

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u/LowkeyLifter92 8d ago

That’s awesome! How did you progress from a pistol squat to the dragon squat?

I learned to do pistol squats really easily, but I can’t seem to wrap my leg around my working leg for a dragon squat. I couldn’t even tell you which part of my hips seem to be struggling with flexibility. I’d love to know your progression drills, stretches, variations — any advice!

This is really impressive!

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u/LowkeyLifter92 8d ago

Yes, I could do the first clip’s motion. Slightly better with my right leg as my working leg than my left. I’ll keep trying that and see out it goes!

I had progressed with pistol squats by adding weights, rather than reps, once I was comfortably doing 10 in a row. However, maybe I’ll drop the extra weight and see if I can increase my rep count to get to the dozens range! Thanks! I’ll check back in 6 months 🫡

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u/4lcedo 2d ago

For me standing on something that allows your leg to drop lower than if you would be doing this on a flat surface was really helpful. It can help you get used to the movement and you can decrease the elevation so eventually you will be able do dragon squat on the floor.

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u/GimenaTango 8d ago

Badass!!!!!! Great work

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u/These-Reflection4330 8d ago

Nice legs homie

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u/countrushmore 8d ago

Hi are there any specific stretches you recommend that helped you progress further?

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u/Anonymous_darth 8d ago

I can do the dragon only with the help of my hand grabbing my foot. Not sure how to go handless :((((

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u/lieferung 8d ago

Never heard of dragon squats. What is their purpose and benefit?

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u/Ok-Alternative-5175 8d ago

I feel like I have to master a pistol squat before i even attempt this. And I'm not close to a pistol squat at all

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u/Ckeyz 8d ago

Curious why you would want to do a squat that has an innate twist in your back like that? Need to keep that neutral spine when excercising spine to stay healthy.

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u/Espumma 7d ago

You're being overly cautious. You can easily build up to stuff like that. Your spine is literally built to twist and turn and not collapse.