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kettlebell pistol squat

kettlebell pistol squat exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: glutes. Equipment: kettlebell.

kettlebell pistol squat exercise demonstration
Target muscle
glutes
Muscle group
quadriceps
Body part
upper legs
Equipment
kettlebell

Secondary muscles

quadriceps, hamstrings, calves

How to perform

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