Kettlebell Pistol Squat

Strength · Expert · Quads

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Primary muscles
Quads
Secondary
Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Shoulders
Equipment
Kettlebells
Force
Push
Mechanic
Compound
Level
Expert

Muscles worked

Quads

Also works: Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Shoulders

How to do itKettlebell Pistol Squat

  1. 1Pick 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. 2Squat down by flexing the knee and sitting back with the hips, holding the kettlebell up in front of you.
  3. 3Hold the bottom position for a second and then reverse the motion, driving through the heel and keeping your head and chest up.
  4. 4Lower yourself again and repeat.

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