Kettlebell Pistol Squat

Kettlebell Pistol Squat — Start position
Start position
Kettlebell Pistol Squat — End position
End position
Region
Knee & Thigh
Equipment
Kettlebells
Category
Strength
Level
Expert
Mechanic
compound
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • quadriceps
  • calves
  • glutes
  • hamstrings
  • shoulders

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  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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