Exercise
Kettlebell Pistol Squat
Also known as: kb pistol squat, kettlebell pistol, weighted pistol squat, single leg squat kettlebell
Kettlebell Pistol Squat is a compound exercise for the quadriceps and glutes. Main target: vastus medialis, vastus lateralis and gluteus maximus. Also works: rectus femoris, biceps femoris, medial gastrocnemius and anterior deltoid. Equipment: kettlebell.
Muscles worked
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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Alternatives with other equipment
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