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Exercise of the Month: The Overhead Kettlebell Squat

 

Overhead Kettlebell Squat

Ok try this for an advanced version of the squat!

Execution:

  • Firstly clean the Kettlebell in the rack position and then punch the Kettlebell overhead.
  • After pressing the bell overhead, retract the scapula and lock out arm.
  • Twist the body slightly at the hips, towards the side pressing the bell.
  • Lower youself down slowly as low as you can go, stick your bum out and imagine you are sitting back in a chair, inhaling on the way down.
  • Squeeze your glutes and engage your core musculature.
  • Pause at the bottom for a split second before standing back up.
  • Stand up with bell over head and exhale on the way up.
  • Keep eyes fixed on the bell throughout the squat.

Main Muscle Worked: Quadriceps
Other Muscles Worked: Calves,Shoulders,Glutes
Equipment: Kettlebells
Mechanics Type: Compound

 

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