How to do it
Pin your elbows underneath the kettlebell to keep it from drifting forward during reps.
- 1
Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Hold a kettlebell by the horns close to your chest.
- 3
Squat down between your legs while keeping your chest lifted.
- 4
Go as low as you can while maintaining a straight back.
- 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 core engaged to prevent rounding of the back during the squat.
Common mistakes
- ✕Knees collapsing inward during the descent
- ✕Rising onto the toes during the ascent
- ✕Hips shooting up before the chest on ascent