Kettlebell Squat

A squat variation holding a kettlebell with both hands hanging low between the legs, adding load to a standard bodyweight squat pattern.

How to do it

1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell with both hands in front of you.
2. Let the kettlebell hang naturally between your legs as you brace your core.
3. Bend your hips and knees to squat down, keeping the kettlebell close to your body.
4. Drive through your feet to stand back up to the starting position.
5. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Tips

• Keep your chest up and back flat throughout the movement.
• Let the kettlebell act as a counterbalance to help you sit deeper into the squat.
• Push your knees out in line with your toes as you descend.

Muscles

Primary: Quadriceps

Secondary: Glutes (max)