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.
Average reps: Intermediate
Reference for an intermediate lifter.
Men
13
Women
10
Pistol Squat: Average reps
| Level |  |
 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (lb) [Reps]
| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | < 1 | < 1 | 13 | 29 | 46 |
| 120 | < 1 | 1 | 13 | 28 | 45 |
| 130 | < 1 | 2 | 13 | 28 | 44 |
| 140 | < 1 | 3 | 13 | 27 | 43 |
| 150 | < 1 | 3 | 13 | 27 | 41 |
| 160 | < 1 | 3 | 13 | 26 | 40 |
| 170 | < 1 | 3 | 13 | 26 | 39 |
| 180 | < 1 | 3 | 13 | 25 | 38 |
| 190 | < 1 | 3 | 12 | 24 | 37 |
| 200 | < 1 | 3 | 12 | 24 | 36 |
| 210 | < 1 | 3 | 12 | 23 | 35 |
| 220 | < 1 | 3 | 12 | 22 | 34 |
| 230 | < 1 | 3 | 11 | 22 | 33 |
| 240 | < 1 | 3 | 11 | 21 | 32 |
| 250 | < 1 | 3 | 10 | 20 | 31 |
| 260 | < 1 | 3 | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| 270 | < 1 | 2 | 10 | 19 | 29 |
| 280 | < 1 | 2 | 10 | 19 | 28 |
| 290 | < 1 | 2 | 9 | 18 | 28 |
| 300 | < 1 | 2 | 9 | 18 | 27 |
| 310 | < 1 | 2 | 9 | 17 | 26 |
Men by age [Reps]
| Age | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 19 | 33 |
| 20 | < 1 | 1 | 12 | 26 | 42 |
| 25 | < 1 | 2 | 13 | 28 | 44 |
| 30 | < 1 | 2 | 13 | 28 | 44 |
| 35 | < 1 | 2 | 13 | 28 | 44 |
| 40 | < 1 | 2 | 13 | 28 | 44 |
| 45 | < 1 | < 1 | 11 | 25 | 40 |
| 50 | < 1 | < 1 | 9 | 21 | 36 |
| 55 | < 1 | < 1 | 7 | 18 | 31 |
| 60 | < 1 | < 1 | 4 | 14 | 25 |
| 65 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 10 | 20 |
| 70 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 7 | 15 |
| 75 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 80 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 7 |
| 85 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 4 |
| 90 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 |
Women by bodyweight (lb) [Reps]
| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | < 1 | < 1 | 9 | 20 | 33 |
| 100 | < 1 | < 1 | 10 | 20 | 32 |
| 110 | < 1 | 1 | 10 | 20 | 32 |
| 120 | < 1 | 2 | 10 | 20 | 31 |
| 130 | < 1 | 3 | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| 140 | < 1 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 29 |
| 150 | < 1 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 28 |
| 160 | < 1 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 27 |
| 170 | < 1 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 26 |
| 180 | < 1 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 26 |
| 190 | < 1 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 25 |
| 200 | < 1 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 24 |
| 210 | < 1 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 23 |
| 220 | < 1 | 2 | 9 | 15 | 22 |
| 230 | < 1 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 22 |
| 240 | < 1 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 21 |
| 250 | < 1 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 20 |
| 260 | < 1 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 19 |
Women by age [Reps]
| Age | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | < 1 | < 1 | 5 | 14 | 25 |
| 20 | < 1 | < 1 | 9 | 20 | 33 |
| 25 | < 1 | 1 | 10 | 22 | 34 |
| 30 | < 1 | 1 | 10 | 22 | 34 |
| 35 | < 1 | 1 | 10 | 22 | 34 |
| 40 | < 1 | 1 | 10 | 22 | 34 |
| 45 | < 1 | < 1 | 9 | 19 | 31 |
| 50 | < 1 | < 1 | 7 | 16 | 27 |
| 55 | < 1 | < 1 | 4 | 13 | 23 |
| 60 | < 1 | < 1 | 1 | 9 | 18 |
| 65 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 6 | 14 |
| 70 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 75 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 6 |
| 80 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 3 |
| 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.
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World records
Last Updated: July 2, 2026
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% |