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Pistol Squat - Smith Machine

Equipment:Machine
Type:Compound
Force:Push

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Quadriceps, Glutes

Secondary

Calves, Hamstrings

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Set Smith bar shoulder height.

  2. 2

    Place bar on upper back.

  3. 3

    Unrack bar.

  4. 4

    Stand on one leg under bar.

  5. 5

    Extend other leg straight forward.

  6. 6

    Lower into squat on supporting leg.

  7. 7

    Keep back straight.

  8. 8

    Descend deep.

  9. 9

    Push through heel to return.

  10. 10

    Repeat reps, switch legs. Rack bar safely.