Pistol Squat
Single-Leg Squat · Bodyweight Pistol Squat
Bodyweight Calisthenics
The pistol squat is a full-depth single-leg squat performed with the non-working leg extended straight in front, demanding significant strength, balance, mobility, and core control. It builds powerful unilateral quad and glute strength using only bodyweight. Sit back and down on one leg while keeping the extended leg and arms forward as a counterbalance, then drive up without losing balance.
GroupsLegsQuadricepsGlutesSquatCoreLower Body
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Load type
- Bodyweight
- Unilateral
- Yes
- Utility
- Auxiliary