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Kettlebell Pistol Squat

quadricepsstrength

Target Muscles

Primary: quadriceps
Secondary: calves, glutes, hamstrings, shoulders

Equipment Needed

kettlebells

Mechanics

compound

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How to perform Kettlebell Pistol Squat

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.