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Kettlebell Pistol Squat
Muscles involved
The kettlebell pistol squat is a single-leg squat with weight. It builds leg strength, balance and mobility.
How to do it
- Stand on one foot, extending the other leg forward with the foot elevated.
- Hold a kettlebell with both hands at shoulder height.
- Descend by bending the supporting knee, keeping your back straight.
- 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
IntermedioFrequently asked questions
Kettlebell Pistol Squat: which muscles does it work?
Kettlebell Pistol Squat mainly works: Glutes, Quadriceps. It also involves: Gluteus maximus, Adductor magnus, Soleus.
What is Kettlebell Pistol Squat good for?
The kettlebell pistol squat is a single-leg squat with weight. It builds leg strength, balance and mobility.
How do you do Kettlebell Pistol Squat with proper form?
- 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.
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