Once the box or bench pistol squats have reached their lowest points, it’s time to go lower. Resistance Band-Assisted Pistol Squats GIF by Giphy. Pistol Squat Exercise #2: Assisted Reps With this exercise, you are going to train with the full range of motion. An excellent way to do it is with the assistance of resistance bands. For assistance, you can use a wall, a table or a rope/band attached to a steady object.