Kettlebell Pistol Squat

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Learn how to do the Kettlebell Pistol Squat with proper form and technique. This kettlebell exercise primarily targets your Glutes, with secondary emphasis on Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves.

Kettlebell Pistol Squat exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Kettlebell Pistol Squat

Follow these steps to perform the Kettlebell Pistol Squat with correct form:

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in front of your chest with both hands.
  2. 2Lift your left foot off the ground and extend it forward, keeping it parallel to the ground.
  3. 3Slowly lower your body down into a squat position, keeping your right foot flat on the ground and your left leg extended.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the bottom of the squat, then push through your right heel to return to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.

Kettlebell Pistol Squat Muscles Worked

Primary

glutes

Secondary

quadricepshamstringscalves

Exercise Details

Equipment
kettlebell
Body Part
upper legs
Category
Extended

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