Pistol Squat

Pistol Squat is a legs exercise focused on Quadriceps, Gluteus maximus, Hamstrings. You can review average reps and rep standards on one page.

Pistol Squat

Average reps: Intermediate

Reference for an intermediate lifter.

Men 13
Women 10

Pistol Squat: Average reps

Level Men Women
Beginner < 1 < 1
Novice 2 1
Intermediate 13 10
Advanced 28 22
Elite 44 34

Note: These values estimate average reps that can be completed in one set. Bodyweight, range of motion, tempo, and other personal factors can affect performance. See the detailed tables below.

Pistol Squat: Rep standards

Men by bodyweight (kg) [Reps]

Bodyweight Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
50< 1< 1132946
55< 11132845
60< 12132843
65< 13132742
70< 13132741
75< 13132640
80< 13132538
85< 13132437
90< 13122436
95< 13122335
100< 13122234
105< 13112233
110< 13112132
115< 13102031
120< 13102030
125< 12101929
130< 12101828
135< 1291827
140< 1291726

Men by age [Reps]

Age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
15< 1< 181933
20< 11122642
25< 12132844
30< 12132844
35< 12132844
40< 12132844
45< 1< 1112540
50< 1< 192136
55< 1< 171831
60< 1< 141425
65< 1< 1< 11020
70< 1< 1< 1715
75< 1< 1< 1310
80< 1< 1< 1< 17
85< 1< 1< 1< 14
90< 1< 1< 1< 1< 1

Women by bodyweight (kg) [Reps]

Bodyweight Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
40< 1< 192033
45< 1< 1102032
50< 11102032
55< 12102031
60< 13102030
65< 13101929
70< 13101928
75< 13101827
80< 13101726
85< 1391725
90< 1391624
95< 1391623
100< 1291522
105< 1281421
110< 1281421
115< 1281320
120< 1171319

Women by age [Reps]

Age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
15< 1< 151425
20< 1< 192033
25< 11102234
30< 11102234
35< 11102234
40< 11102234
45< 1< 191931
50< 1< 171627
55< 1< 141323
60< 1< 11918
65< 1< 1< 1614
70< 1< 1< 1310
75< 1< 1< 1< 16
80< 1< 1< 1< 13
85< 1< 1< 1< 1< 1
90< 1< 1< 1< 1< 1

Note: The table values are reference rep counts for one set. Bodyweight data can help estimate relative load, while age data can show trend differences.

Muscles worked

Group Muscles
Primary muscles Quadriceps, Gluteus maximus, Hamstrings
Secondary muscles Adductors, Calves
Stabilizers Rectus abdominis, External obliques
Grip None

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World records

Last Updated: July 2, 2026

Official Record

Most Squats in One Minute (Single Leg)

Official Record

Most Pistol Squats in One Minute (Female)

Kara Webb

42 pistol squats

Kara Webb Australia

How to read the table

Level Description Distribution
Beginner Has learned proper form and trained consistently for at least 1 month. Bottom 5%
Novice Has trained consistently for at least 6 months. Top 80%
Intermediate Has trained consistently for at least 2 years. Top 50%
Advanced Has trained consistently for more than 5 years. Top 20%
Elite Has specialized in this exercise for more than 5 years. Top 5%

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