Kettlebell Pistol Squat
A challenging lower-body exercise that targets the quadriceps and improves balance and coordination.
Instructions
- Stand tall holding a kettlebell with both hands in front of your chest.
- Lift one foot off the ground, extending your leg in front of you.
- Lower your hips down and back, bending your standing knee as you go into a squat.
- Squat as low as you can while maintaining balance, then push through your heel to return to standing position.
- Repeat all reps on one side before switching to the other leg.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not maintaining chest up and back straight.
- Allowing the knee to track inward.
- Not squatting low enough or not fully extending the leg in front.
- Losing balance and not stabilizing through core and supporting leg.
Additional Information
| General | |
| Difficulty | expert |
| Force | push |
| Mechanic | compound |
| Equipment | kettlebells |
| Muscle | quadriceps |