Add these 5 kettlebell squat variations to your leg day

Nov 10

1. Goblet Squats/ KB Front Squats

THE MOST COMMON MOVEMENT USED FOR SQUATS - FEEL THE CONNECTION TO THE GROUND WITH AS MUCH OF YOUR FOOT AS POSSIBLE. AS YOU START THE MOVEMENT STAND WITH YOUR FEET SLIGHTLY WIDER THAN HIP WIDTH AND YOUR TOES POINTED OUT SLIGHTLY.
• TAKE A BREATH IN AND HOLD IT FILLING YOUR MIDSECTION
• START THE MOTION WITH YOU KNEES AS THEY BEND FIRST
• FOLLOW THE KNEE BEND BY DROPPING THE HIPS
• AIM FOR THE MIDDLE OF THE GROUND BETWEEN YOUR HEELS WITH YOUR GROIN
• STAY AS UPRIGHT AS POSSIBLE WITH A TIGHT TRUNK AND UPPER BACK
• ONCE YOU REACH THE BOTTOM POSITION BREATHE OUT SOME AIR AS YOU STAND PUSHING THROUGH YOUR MIDFOOT • REST AND REPEAT

2. Double Kettlebell Front Squat

Very similar to Goblet Squats, but a bit more challenging and requires more control. You can also split a set up into two by hold one at a time for each side. Builds balance and core control.

3. Kettlebell Suitcase Squats

Stand with a kettlebell in both hands, feet shoulder-width apart. Squat down, and stand up, lowering the kettlebell.

4. Kettlebell Jump Squats

These are greatly used for power purposes. Improve in your ability to harness and transfer energy during ballistic athletic movements (sports, weightlifting, squatting, bottoming ) close to the floor.

5. KB Split Stance Squats

Split stance squat works multiple muscles in your lower body, including your hip flexors, hamstrings, quadriceps, and glutes. With proper form, split squats can increase leg strength and enhance flexibility.

Tyriek Taylor https://blackandqueerfitness.com