The kettlebell front squat is a lower body exercise that targets the glutes and also works the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves holding a kettlebell at chest height and performing a squat, emphasizing core engagement and proper squat mechanics.
Also Works
QuadricepsHamstringsCalves
How to Perform
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.
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Hold the kettlebell with both hands in front of your chest, close to your body.
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Engage your core and keep your chest up as you lower your hips down and back, as if sitting into a chair.
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Lower until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.
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Drive through your heels to stand back up, squeezing your glutes at the top.