How to do it
Squeeze your glutes forcefully to lock out fully at the top of each rep.
- 1
Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a kettlebell in front of your thighs with both hands.
- 2
With a slight bend in your knees, hinge at the hips and lower the kettlebell towards the ground.
- 3
Keep your back flat and look forward as you descend.
- 4
Reverse the motion by extending your hips and returning to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Maintain a slight bend in the knees and keep the kettlebell close to your body to protect your lower back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Locking the knees fully straight
- ✕Rounding the spine as the bell descends
- ✕Bouncing the weight back up from the bottom