This is an excellent way to progress and strengthen the muscles for a regular Pistol Squat.
I find that by doing a front raise with the barbell, it allows me to counterbalance my torso to some degree so that I don't have to have quite as much ankle mobility to perform the exercise (an my ankle mobility isn't great).
Take a wider-than-shoulder-width, overhand grip on the bar (the second part of the video shows it head-on so you can see my grip width).
You'll basically raise the bar up in front of you as you come down, then bring it back in as you stand up.
Sit down as far as you can and bring your leg out in front, keeping it off the ground.
When coming down, I like to press the thighs together to help stabilize the hips. I find it helps with strength out of the bottom.
This one is really challenging on the legs, quads especially.
It's a great option when you're training with limited equipment (at home or at a hotel gym, for example) or all the squat racks or leg machines are taken and you don't want to wait.
If you have access to a kettlebell, try Pass-Under Walking Lunges for home gym or travel training.
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