If you want to get strong as hell, you’d better not overlook unilateral (single limb) strength training. These exercises offer the perfect complement to your bilateral (double leg/arm ) movements to help keep your strength gains plentiful.
The pistol squat is one of the most valuable exercises an athlete can have in his little black book of tricks when training for strength, power, and increased muscle.
When weightlifting or strength training, athletes tend to just try to get the job done and lift the weight or perform their prescribed number of reps any which way they can.