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Kettlebell Squat
A squat variation holding a kettlebell with both hands hanging low between the legs, adding load to a standard bodyweight squat pattern.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- quadriceps · gluteus maximus
- Goals
- hypertrophy · strength
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- beginner
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell with both hands in front of you.
- Let the kettlebell hang naturally between your legs as you brace your core.
- Bend your hips and knees to squat down, keeping the kettlebell close to your body.
- Drive through your feet to stand back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Keep your chest up and back flat throughout the movement.
- Let the kettlebell act as a counterbalance to help you sit deeper into the squat.
- Push your knees out in line with your toes as you descend.