How to do a Kettlebell Front Squat

Kettlebell Front Squat is a variation of Front Squat that utilizes a single kettlebell instead of a barbell. Like other front squats, this compound exercise primarily targets your quadriceps. The use of a kettlebell instead of a barbell can make this a more accessible variation since it requires less mobility in your upper body to keep the weight in the proper position.

1. Begin by placing your feet just outside shoulder-width apart and slightly angled outward.
2. Grab ahold of a pair of kettlebells and hold them in the racked position at shoulder height with your forearms vertical to the ground and palms facing in.
3. Keep your weight evenly distributed through your feet throughout the exercise.
4. Begin to descend by reaching your hips slightly back.
5. Your knees should track outward over your second toe and slightly forward as you descend while keeping your core braced to keep an upright torso as you sit between your legs.
6. You should continue to descend to a deep enough depth that allows your spine to remain neutral before extending your hips and knees back to the starting position.

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