The Kettlebell Squat
Drop it like it’s hot
The kettlebell squat is another one of the best exercises to get more in terms of reward vs. time. It requires the effort of hundreds of different muscles that in turn burn plenty of calories and helps in the growth of lean muscle tissue. It also helps in strengthening the core since it needs to be continuously engaged in order to maintain proper posture during the exercise.
Summary
The squat is one of the most basic human movement patters. We have been doing it since we were kids and turning this into an exercise with added weight has incredible benefits.
Key Points
Movement
You begin the movement standing up, with a slight bend at the knees, and feet slightly more than shoulder-width apart holding the kettlebell by the horns. While keeping your back straight as in #2, arms holding the kettlebell as a goblet the entire time, you lower your hips until your thighs are parallel with the ground, or the bell touches the ground (if you are keeping your arms straight). Also as can be shown in #1, make sure that your knees are not going too far past your toes. Additionally, make sure that your heels don’t come off the ground and are securely planted see #3 – in fact, they should be the driving force of the move upwards.
As soon as that happens, you use your legs and hips to slowly come up to starting position and extend the hips fully to get the most out of the exercise as shown in #4.
Muscles Worked
The Kettlebell Squat focuses on the largest muscles in your body. The Quadriceps and the hamstrings. Additionally, it also works the core, glutes, and calves. It also works a ton of different stabilizer muscles that help keep the body stable throughout the movement.
Primary
Secondary
Conclusion & How to incorporate
The Kettlebell Squat is another excellent exercise that builds strength and tone in the lower body while enhancing stability in the core and back. Another fundamental exercise that fits well anywhere in the workout!
Similar Exercises
We encourage you to check out these other kettlebell exercises if you have not done so already.
