Quads · Kettlebell · Intermediate

How to do Kettlebell Front Squat

The kettlebell front squat is a lower body exercise that targets the glutes and also works the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves holding a kettlebell at chest height and performing a squat, emphasizing core engagement and proper squat mechanics.

Primary muscles: Quads and Glutes
Also works: Hamstrings and Calves
Equipment: Kettlebell
Level: Intermediate
Category: Legs

How to do Kettlebell Front Squat, step by step

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.
Hold the kettlebell with both hands in front of your chest, close to your body.
Engage your core and keep your chest up as you lower your hips down and back, as if sitting into a chair.
Lower until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.
Drive through your heels to stand back up, squeezing your glutes at the top.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Muscles worked

Kettlebell Front Squat works your quads and glutes as the main movers, with help from your hamstrings and calves.

Track Kettlebell Front Squat in SPLYT

Kettlebell Front Squat is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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