How to Do Front Squats Kettlebell Over Shoulders

Front Squats Kettlebell Over Shoulders is a quads exercise using kettlebell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Quads

Equipment

Kettlebell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Front Squats Kettlebell Over Shoulders

  1. 01Clean two kettlebells to the rack position with the bells resting on the outside of your shoulders and elbows high.
  2. 02Set your feet shoulder-width apart with toes slightly flared and core braced.
  3. 03Hinge at the hips and bend your knees to descend while maintaining a vertical chest position.
  4. 04Lower until your thighs are at or below parallel while keeping the weight distributed through the mid-foot.
  5. 05Drive through the floor to return to the starting position by extending the hips and knees simultaneously.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Front Squats Kettlebell Over Shoulders

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Quads Extends the knee, driving squats, lunges and jumps.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Drive your elbows upward throughout the movement to create a stable shelf and prevent the kettlebells from pulling your torso forward.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Front Squats Kettlebell Over Shoulders questions

What muscles does Front Squats Kettlebell Over Shoulders work?

Front Squats Kettlebell Over Shoulders is catalogued as a quads exercise in A90 Training Club, with the quads as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Front Squats Kettlebell Over Shoulders correctly?

Clean two kettlebells to the rack position with the bells resting on the outside of your shoulders and elbows high. Set your feet shoulder-width apart with toes slightly flared and core braced. Hinge at the hips and bend your knees to descend while maintaining a vertical chest position. Lower until your thighs are at or below parallel while keeping the weight distributed through the mid-foot. Drive through the floor to return to the starting position by extending the hips and knees simultaneously.

What is the A90 coach tip for Front Squats Kettlebell Over Shoulders?

Drive your elbows upward throughout the movement to create a stable shelf and prevent the kettlebells from pulling your torso forward.

Is Front Squats Kettlebell Over Shoulders suitable for beginners?

Front Squats Kettlebell Over Shoulders is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Front Squats Kettlebell Over Shoulders?

Front Squats Kettlebell Over Shoulders uses kettlebell.

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