Pistol Squat

Q: What muscles does Pistol Squat work?

Pistol Squat primarily trains Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Glutes and Abs. LIFTAG tags each set to those muscle groups so weekly volume and body-part splits stay honest.

Q: Which gym machines can I use for Pistol Squat?

Pistol Squat is mapped to Functional Zone (Bodyweight & Core) in the LIFTAG catalog. At a partner gym the tag on those machines opens this exercise with setup notes ready to log.

Compound · Weight × reps

Reach forward for balance, then drive through the foot to stand without bouncing or twisting. The pistol squat demands substantial single-leg strength, ankle and hip mobility, and balance; depth should match the range you can control. Learn it with a support, counterweight, or box before attempting an unsupported full-depth repetition. Stop if the knee or hip becomes painful.

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Scan the machine's QR tag and this exercise opens ready to log: sets, rest timer, PRs, and your whole progression for Pistol Squat.

FOUND ON THESE MACHINES

Functional Zone (Bodyweight & Core)

HOW TO DO PISTOL SQUAT

Stand on one leg and extend the other leg in front.
Brace the trunk, sit the hips down over the stance foot, and bend the knee as far as you can while keeping the whole foot grounded and the knee aligned with the toes.

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How do I log Pistol Squat in LIFTAG?

Open Pistol Squat in LIFTAG, or tap the NFC tag / scan the QR code on the machine at a partner gym. Log each working set as weight × reps. The rest timer starts after you save the set, and PRs plus estimated 1RM update automatically.

What muscles does Pistol Squat work?

Which gym machines can I use for Pistol Squat?

Pistol Squat

FOUND ON THESE MACHINES

HOW TO DO PISTOL SQUAT

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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