Pistol Squat Strength Standards for Men and Women

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Pistol Squat Rep Standards

Compare your Pistol Squat performance to these reps standards and see where you stand.

LevelReps
Beginner< 1
Novice2
Intermediate13
Advanced28
Elite44

Pistol Squat Standards by Bodyweight

Find the Pistol Squat strength standards for your specific body weight.
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
110 lbs< 1< 1143047
120 lbs< 12142946
130 lbs< 13142945
140 lbs< 14142844
150 lbs< 14142842
160 lbs< 14142741
170 lbs< 14142740
180 lbs< 14142639
190 lbs< 14132538
200 lbs< 14132537
210 lbs< 14132436
220 lbs< 14132335
230 lbs< 14122334
240 lbs< 14122233
250 lbs< 14112132
260 lbs< 14112131
270 lbs< 13112030
280 lbs< 13112029
290 lbs< 13101929
300 lbs< 13101928
310 lbs< 13101827
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
90 lbs< 1< 1102134
100 lbs< 1< 1112133
110 lbs< 12112133
120 lbs< 13112132
130 lbs< 14112131
140 lbs< 14112030
150 lbs< 14112029
160 lbs< 14111928
170 lbs< 14111927
180 lbs< 14101827
190 lbs< 14101826
200 lbs< 14101725
210 lbs< 14101624
220 lbs< 13101623
230 lbs< 1391523
240 lbs< 1391522
250 lbs< 1391421
260 lbs< 1281420

Pistol Squat Standards by Age

Discover how Pistol Squat strength standards vary across different age groups.
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 1< 192034
20< 12132743
25< 13142945
30< 13142945
35< 13142945
40< 13142945
45< 1< 1122641
50< 1< 1102237
55< 1< 181932
60< 1< 151526
65< 1< 1< 11121
70< 1< 1< 1816
75< 1< 1< 1411
80< 1< 1< 1< 18
85< 1< 1< 1< 15
90< 1< 1< 1< 1< 1
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 1< 161526
20< 1< 1102134
25< 12112335
30< 12112335
35< 12112335
40< 12112335
45< 1< 1102032
50< 1< 181728
55< 1< 151424
60< 1< 121019
65< 1< 1< 1715
70< 1< 1< 1411
75< 1< 1< 1< 17
80< 1< 1< 1< 14
85< 1< 1< 1< 1< 1
90< 1< 1< 1< 1< 1

Pistol Squat Overview

A challenging single-leg squat that enhances balance, strength, and flexibility by targeting lower body muscles through a full range of motion.

Muscles Worked

Equipment Needed

None

How To Perform the Pistol Squat

  1. Stand with feet hip-width apart and extend one leg forward.
  2. Hold your arms straight out in front for balance.
  3. Lower your body into a squat by bending your standing leg, keeping your extended leg off the ground.
  4. Descend until your thigh is parallel to the ground or lower, maintaining balance.
  5. Push through your heel to return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat on the other leg.

Want to perfect your form? Check out our detailed guide on Pistol Squat for proper technique and tips.

Pro Tips for Pistol Squat

  • Maintain an upright torso throughout the movement.
  • Engage your core to help with balance and stability.
  • Start with assisted or partial pistol squats if you are new to the exercise.
  • Avoid letting your knee cave inward; keep it aligned over your toe.
  • Focus on controlled movements rather than speed to prevent injury.

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