Exercise

Pistol Squat

What muscles do Pistol Squats work?

The Pistol Squat is a compound exercise that primary targets your quadriceps. It’s a strength exercise that uses pushunilateral force. Pistol Squats also train these muscles:
  • Hip Flexors
  • Abs
  • Hamstrings
  • Glutes
  • Calves

What equipment is needed to perform Pistol Squats?

The Pistol Squat is a bodyweight exercise, so it does not require any equipment. You can do it anywhere, at the gym or at home.

What type of exercise is the Pistol Squat?

It’s a strength movement, which makes it an effective exercise if you want to build muscle.

For how long you should do Pistol Squats?

Since the Pistol Squat is a strength exercise, we recommend you to do it for 40 seconds.