How to do it
Brace your core before each descent to stabilize your spine.
- 1
Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing outwards.
- 2
Hold a kettlebell with both hands in front of you.
- 3
Lower your body by bending your knees and pushing your hips back, keeping the kettlebell close to your body.
- 4
Go down until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
- 5
Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your chest up and back straight throughout the movement. Drive through your heels to engage your glutes effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Knees caving inward during descent
- ✕Kettlebell swinging away from the body
- ✕Rising onto toes during the ascent