Kettlebell Single Front Squat Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Quadriceps
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Quadriceps
- Secondary Muscles
- Adductor Magnus, Gluteus Maximus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Kettlebell Front Squat
How to: Kettlebell Single Front Squat
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a kettlebell at chest level with both hands (elbows tucked in).
- Engage your core and push your hips back to begin the squat.
- Lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the ground, keeping the kettlebell close to your chest.
- Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning too far forward.
- Not squatting to at least parallel.
- Allowing the knees to buckle inward.
Modifications
- Use a lighter kettlebell to master the form before increasing weight.
- Perform the squat with no weight if balance is a concern.
Tips
- Keep your chest up and back straight throughout the squat.
- Ensure that your knees do not extend beyond your toes.
- Engage your core to maintain stability.
Kettlebell Single Front Squat Alternatives
Tags
strength
thighs
kettlebell
squat
glutes
fitness