I’m a big fan of working pistols as a skill. Most people don’t have the mobility, strength or exposure to perform pistols well, especially as a new trainee. One drill I’ve been using lately with success to help build the pistol is a tall box step-up.
Here’s why I like it:
1) You can self regulate how much assistance you need
2) It’s easy to perform in a group setting
3) Time in the bottom of the pistol
Give this exercise a shot and let me know what you think.
Pistol Party,
Dan Pope DPT, OCS, CSCS, CF-L1
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