How to Do Kettlebell Squats

Kettlebell Squats 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 Kettlebell Squats

  1. 01Hold the kettlebell by the horns at chest height, pulling the handle into the sternum.
  2. 02Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and initiate the movement by hinging at the hips.
  3. 03Descend until the thighs are at least parallel to the floor, keeping the weight centered over the mid-foot.
  4. 04Push the floor away to stand back up, fully extending the hips at the top.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Kettlebell Squats

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

Keep the chest upright and the elbows tucked to prevent the kettlebell from pulling the upper back into a rounded position.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Kettlebell Squats questions

What muscles does Kettlebell Squats work?

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

How do you do Kettlebell Squats correctly?

Hold the kettlebell by the horns at chest height, pulling the handle into the sternum. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and initiate the movement by hinging at the hips. Descend until the thighs are at least parallel to the floor, keeping the weight centered over the mid-foot. Push the floor away to stand back up, fully extending the hips at the top.

What is the A90 coach tip for Kettlebell Squats?

Keep the chest upright and the elbows tucked to prevent the kettlebell from pulling the upper back into a rounded position.

Is Kettlebell Squats suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Kettlebell Squats?

Kettlebell Squats uses kettlebell.

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