Pistol Squat vs Seated One Leg Press
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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Planfit users log Seated One Leg Press more often — 1,391 sessions vs 86. Compare Leg form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Pistol Squat and Seated One Leg Press and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
Pistol Squat vs Seated One Leg Press: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Seated One Leg Press more often — 1,391 sessions compared to 86 for Pistol Squat.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Pistol Squat and Seated One Leg Press differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Pistol Squat and Seated One Leg Press Differ
| What differs | Pistol Squat | Seated One Leg Press |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 86 sessions | 1,391 sessions |
How to Do Pistol Squat
Pistol Squat Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Lower your leg lifted off the ground until it is parallel to the floor.
- 2. As your hips rise, straighten your knees and hip joints in sequence, and return to the starting position.
- 3. Proceed one side at a time or alternately.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to excessively lean your upper body forward.
- 2. Keep your chest up and engage your core to avoid bending your waist.
- 3. Don't excessively bend your waist while trying to keep it straight.
- 4. Please do not stick your hips too far back.
- 5. Make sure your feet do not come off the ground.
- 6. When standing up, please ensure your knees do not come together.
For a full Pistol Squat guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Pistol Squat exercise guide.
How to Do Seated One Leg Press
Seated One Leg Press Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Please bend from the hip joint to the knee while keeping your abdomen tight.
- 2. Go down until your thigh is perpendicular to your body.
- 3. Push while extending the hip joint, but only until the knee is slightly bent.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to fully extend your knees.
- 2. Please be careful not to let your knees spread apart.
- 3. Please be careful not to lift your hips off the equipment.
For a full Seated One Leg Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Seated One Leg Press exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, Pistol Squat or Seated One Leg Press?
Planfit users log Seated One Leg Press more often — 1,391 sessions against 86 for Pistol Squat. Both train Leg, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Pistol Squat and Seated One Leg Press need?
Pistol Squat needs bodyweight only, and Seated One Leg Press needs a machine.
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