Assisted Pistol Squat

Bodyweight variation that changes support, leverage, or height to scale difficulty without external load.

• Compound
• Bodyweight
• Beginner

How to do it

• Adjust the leverage to complete the full range under control
• Keep the body active as one unit
• Progress range of motion before difficulty

Sets, reps and tempo

Ranges: 12–20 reps · 0–1 RIR

Tempo: Lower for 2–3 s under control, drive up with intent without bouncing out of the bottom

Common mistakes

• Choosing leverage that forces you to shorten the range
• Using momentum and losing trunk position

Muscles worked

Primary

• Quads
• Glutes

Secondary

• Hamstrings
• Core / abs

Alternatives

• Bodyweight Squat
• Barbell Back Squat
• Goblet Squat