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Kettlebell Pistol Squat
Kettlebell Pistol Squat is a expert strength exercise using kettlebells. It works the quadriceps, with help from the calves, glutes, hamstrings and shoulders.
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- Main muscles
- quadriceps
- Also works
- calves, glutes, hamstrings, shoulders
How to do it
- 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.
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- Barbell Squat · barbell, beginner
- Barbell Walking Lunge · barbell, beginner
- Bodyweight Squat · body only, beginner
- Bodyweight Walking Lunge · other, beginner
General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).