Kettlebell Single-Leg Split Squat
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The kettlebell single-leg split squat is a lower body exercise that primarily targets the quadriceps. It enhances muscle strength, balance, and coordination by requiring stabilization through the core and lower body, making it effective for improving unilateral leg strength.
How to do it
- Stand in front of a bench with one leg resting behind on it.
- Hold a kettlebell in each hand with arms relaxed by your sides.
- Lower your body by bending your front knee to a 90-degree angle.
- Ensure your knee doesn't go beyond your toes.
- Push through the front heel to return to the starting position.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Gastrocnemius Gluteus Medius Hamstrings
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