kettlebell pistol squat
kettlebell pistol squat exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: glutes. Equipment: kettlebell.
- Target muscle
- glutes
- Muscle group
- quadriceps
- Body part
- upper legs
- Equipment
- kettlebell
Secondary muscles
quadriceps, hamstrings, calves
How to perform
- 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.