How to Do Kettlebell Suitcase Squat

Kettlebell Suitcase Squat 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 Suitcase Squat

  1. 01Hold a single kettlebell in one hand like a suitcase, keeping the arm straight and shoulders level.
  2. 02Position the feet slightly wider than shoulder-width with the toes angled out.
  3. 03Sit the hips back and down into a squat, keeping the kettlebell from touching the floor or the leg.
  4. 04Drive through the mid-foot to return to standing while resisting any side-leaning or rotation.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Kettlebell Suitcase Squat

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

Prevent the kettlebell from tilting the torso sideways by engaging the obliques on the side opposite the weight.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Kettlebell Suitcase Squat questions

What muscles does Kettlebell Suitcase Squat work?

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

How do you do Kettlebell Suitcase Squat correctly?

Hold a single kettlebell in one hand like a suitcase, keeping the arm straight and shoulders level. Position the feet slightly wider than shoulder-width with the toes angled out. Sit the hips back and down into a squat, keeping the kettlebell from touching the floor or the leg. Drive through the mid-foot to return to standing while resisting any side-leaning or rotation.

What is the A90 coach tip for Kettlebell Suitcase Squat?

Prevent the kettlebell from tilting the torso sideways by engaging the obliques on the side opposite the weight.

Is Kettlebell Suitcase Squat suitable for beginners?

Kettlebell Suitcase Squat is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Kettlebell Suitcase Squat?

Kettlebell Suitcase Squat uses kettlebell.

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