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Quadriceps · Kettlebells

Kettlebell Pistol Squat

A compound movement that trains your quadriceps, done with kettlebells. Your calves, glutes and hamstrings help out.

Kettlebell Pistol Squat, starting positionKettlebell Pistol Squat, end position

Muscles you'll work

Kettlebell Pistol Squat muscles worked, front viewKettlebell Pistol Squat muscles worked, back view
QuadricepsPrimaryCalves · Glutes · Hamstrings · ShouldersSecondary

How to do it

  1. Pick up a kettlebell with two hands and hold it by the horns. Hold one leg off of the floor and squat down on the other.
  2. Squat down by flexing the knee and sitting back with the hips, holding the kettlebell up in front of you.
  3. Hold the bottom position for a second and then reverse the motion, driving through the heel and keeping your head and chest up.
  4. Lower yourself again and repeat.

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EquipmentKettlebells
TypeCompound
Push or pullPush
LevelExpert

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