Kettlebell Resistance Band Full Squat from Deficit Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Hips
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Hamstrings, Quadriceps
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Deficit Kettlebell Squat
How to: Kettlebell Resistance Band Full Squat from Deficit
- Stand on a stable surface with your feet shoulder-width apart, with a kettlebell in one hand.
- Engage your core, and hold the resistance band in the opposite hand, stretched across your body.
- Bend your knees and lower your body into a squat, keeping your back straight and chest up.
- Pause at the bottom of the squat for a moment.
- Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the knees to cave inward.
- Not going low enough in the squat.
- Lifting the heels off the ground.
Modifications
- Perform the squat without the resistance band.
- Use a box or bench to squat to a comfortable height.
Tips
- Focus on maintaining a straight back during the squat.
- Ensure your knees do not extend beyond your toes.
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
Tags
squat
glutes
strength
leg exercise
fitness
resistance band