Quads · Kettlebell · Advanced
How to do Kettlebell Pistol Squat
The kettlebell pistol squat is a challenging single-leg squat variation that targets the glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It requires significant strength, balance, and mobility, as well as experience with both pistol squats and kettlebell handling.
- Also works
- Hamstrings and Calves
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Level
- Advanced
- Category
- Legs
How to do Kettlebell Pistol Squat, step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in front of your chest with both hands.
- Lift your left foot off the ground and extend it forward, keeping it parallel to the ground.
- Slowly lower your body down into a squat position, keeping your right foot flat on the ground and your left leg extended.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom of the squat, then push through your right heel to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.
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Muscles worked
Kettlebell Pistol Squat works your quads and glutes as the main movers, with help from your hamstrings and calves.
Track Kettlebell Pistol Squat in SPLYT
Kettlebell Pistol 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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