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Kettlebell Squats

Exercise Tips

  • Do not lean forward, keep your back straight
  • Your form is correct if you can feel it in your quads

Kettlebell Squats

This exercise targets your quadriceps and provides a moderate cardio benefit. It also works your hamstrings and glutes.

Muscle Group

Quadriceps (Quads), Hamstrings, Gluteals (Glutes)

Frequency

2 Days a Week to
3 Days a Week

Equipment

Kettlebell

Cardiovascular Benefit

Moderate

Muscle Group: Quadriceps (Quads), Hamstrings, Gluteals (Glutes)

Equipment: Kettlebell

Minimum Frequency: 2 Days a Week

Maximum Frequency: 3 Days a Week

Cardiovascular Benefit: Moderate

Exercise Category: Kettlebell Quadriceps



Starting Position: Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, toes pointing forward. Hold a kettlebell by the handle with both hands with an overhand grip and hang your arms straight down in front of you, palms facing you.

  1. 1 Exhale and squat down, pushing your backside towards the wall behind you like you are going to sit in a chair.
  2. 2 Inhale and drive back into a standing position.
  3. 3 Repeat this exercise until you have completed all repetitions for the set.