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Kettlebell Pistol Squat

Kettlebell Pistol Squat — starting positionKettlebell Pistol Squat — end position
Primary muscles
Quadriceps
Equipment
Kettlebells
Level
Expert
Type
Compound · Push

How to do the Kettlebell Pistol Squat

  1. 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. 2

    Squat down by flexing the knee and sitting back with the hips, holding the kettlebell up in front of you.

  3. 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. 4

    Lower yourself again and repeat.

Secondary muscles worked

CalvesGlutesHamstringsShoulders

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