Kettlebell Pistol Squat

Muscle Groups

Primary Muscles:

quadriceps

Secondary Muscles:

calves glutes hamstrings shoulders

Exercise Demonstration

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Description:

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. Squat down by flexing the knee and sitting back with the hips, holding the kettlebell up in front of you. Hold the bottom position for a second and then reverse the motion, driving through the heel and keeping your head and chest up. Lower yourself again and repeat.

Exercise Information

Category: strength
Equipment: kettlebells
Level: expert
Force Type: push
Mechanic: compound