The problem is most likely the inability to create enough external rotation torque at the start (screwing feet into ground) due to stiff adductors and tight hip capsules.

Yeah, that’s what I’ve tried the last months. The test/retest has been sitting on the ground pointing my toes toward me to see the difference between the leg I have mobilized and the leg I haven’t mobilized. So far, no difference. But if I can move my knee 1 inch past my toes in a kneeling position, and can only keep my chins vertical during squat, it’s probably something else. I probably have enough DF to do squats, but maybe not pistols (and that’s not the goal yet) 😛

The thread is so long because I didn’t bother to create a new one on the (almost) same topic – just continued on the old one. 😉

The Plan – Lower body:
Priority 1: Hip Capsules

Priority 2: Adductor 

Priority 3: High hammy

I’m stressing this a bit now because I know if I don’t make any changes I’ll just say “to hell with it” and do whatever I want to increase strength – even at the cost of bad form. Last time I did that, though not knowing how bad my mobility was, I ended up with knee pain, hip pain, shoulder pain and elbow pain; but only in the right side. Not the smartest thing…