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Double Kettlebell Front Squat

A kettlebell exercise for the quadriceps and gluteus maximus.

  • Legs
  • Kettlebell

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Muscles worked

MainQuadriceps, Gluteus maximus
AlsoRectus abdominis, Upper back

Setup

Two kettlebells cleaned to the chest, forearms vertical, elbows tucked.

How to do it well

  • Clean two bells to the rack position
  • Brace hard; the bells pull you forward
  • Squat deep and stand tall

Common mistakes

  • Letting the elbows flare and the bells drift
  • Holding the breath past the sticking point

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.