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Kettlebell Pistol Squat

A great exercise to test your strength, balance, coordination and mobility

Kettlebell pistol squat is a great exercise to test your strength, balance, coordination and mobility.
The complexity of the pistol squat will trigger better muscle activation.

Muscles used:

Quadriceps
Hamstrings
Buttocks
Gastrocnemius
Rectus abdominis and obliques
Lower back
Shoulders

Instructions:
Hold the kettlebell with both hands close to your chest,
stretch one leg out in front of you,

sit your hips back as if you were doing a squat
continuing to extend the other leg in front of you

Straighten your standing leg to return to an upright position, 
keeping your extended leg straight. 

Switch legs and repeat.


By Patz

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