Assisted Pistol Squat primarily works the quadriceps and glutes. It is categorized as a lunge movement and uses Dumbbell.
- Primary muscles
- quadriceps and glutes
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement pattern
- lunge
- Catalog difficulty
- 2 of 5
How to do Assisted Pistol Squat
- Hold a support at chest height — one foot reaches forward
- Sit back on the standing leg with control
- Drive up without collapsing the knee inward
Common mistakes
- Dropping fast at the bottom — use assistance to own the range
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is quadriceps, with glutes also involved. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Box Squat (Bodyweight) · Goblet Squat · Heel-Elevated Squat · Barbell Front Squat · Leg Press · Split Squat
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