How to do it
Descend until your thighs reach parallel to the floor.
- 1
Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding a kettlebell at chest level with both hands.
- 2
Lower into a squat position, keeping your weight on your heels and your chest up.
- 3
Push through your heels to return to the standing position.
- 4
Lift your heels off the ground, coming onto your toes for a calf raise.
- 5
Lower your heels back to the ground and repeat the sequence for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your core tight and back straight during the squat, and press through the balls of your feet during the calf raise for maximum muscle activation.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the knees cave inward in the squat
- ✕Bouncing rapidly out of the squat bottom
- ✕Letting the kettlebell drift away from chest