Strength

Kettlebell Pistol Squat

The kettlebell pistol squat is an expert strength exercise for your quads, using kettlebells.

Main muscles
Quads
Also works
Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Shoulders
Equipment
Kettlebells
Level
Expert
Kettlebell Pistol Squat, starting position
Start
Kettlebell Pistol Squat, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. Pick up a kettlebell with two hands and hold it by the horns. Hold one leg off of the floor and squat down on the other.
  2. Squat down by flexing the knee and sitting back with the hips, holding the kettlebell up in front of you.
  3. Hold the bottom position for a second and then reverse the motion, driving through the heel and keeping your head and chest up.
  4. Lower yourself again and repeat.

Alternatives to the kettlebell pistol squat

Barbell back squat Barbell, Squat rack Bodyweight squat Body weight Bulgarian split squat Dumbbells, Flat bench Dumbbell step-up Dumbbells, Flat bench Dumbbell walking lunge Dumbbells Front Barbell Squat Barbell