Male
Kettlebell Pistol Squat
Muscles involved
How to do it
1. Stand on one foot, extending the other leg forward with the foot elevated. 2. Hold a kettlebell with both hands at shoulder height. 3. Descend by bending the supporting knee, keeping your back straight. 4. Rise by pushing with your heel and repeat before changing legs.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- If you lack flexibility, place a small support under the heel of the supporting leg. - Keep the kettlebell firm against your chest to help maintain balance. - Do not let the knee of the supporting leg move inward when descending.
Difficulty
IntermedioSimilar exercises
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