Kettlebell Front Squat
Step by step
How to perform
- Begin the exercise by pushing your hips back and bending your knees, lowering your body into a squat position.
- Make sure to keep your chest up and back straight as you lower yourself, with your knees tracking over your feet but not going beyond your toes.
- Continue lowering yourself until your thighs are parallel to the floor, or as low as you can comfortably go.
- Push through your heels to stand back up to the starting position, keeping the kettlebells at your shoulders throughout the movement. Repeat this process for the desired number of repetitions.
Overview
About this exercise
The Kettlebell Front Squat is a versatile strength-training exercise that targets several muscle groups including the quads, hamstrings, glutes, and core, while also improving balance and stability. This exercise is suitable for both beginners and advanced fitness enthusiasts as it can be adjusted based on individual strength and fitness levels. People would want to incorporate the Kettlebell Front Squat into their workout regimen for its efficiency in muscle building, fat burning, and enhancing functional fitness for daily activities.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Hold the kettlebell at chest level with both hands, keeping the elbows tucked in close to your body. Avoid holding the kettlebell too low as it can lead to strain in the back and shoulders.
Don't rush the movement. Lower your body into the squat slowly and rise back up in a controlled manner. Avoid bouncing at the bottom of the squat as it can lead to injury.
Aim to squat as deep as your flexibility allows, ideally until your thighs are parallel to the ground. Squatting too shallow can put unnecessary strain on your knees
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