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Kettlebell Overhead Squat

The Kettlebell Overhead Squat is a potent lower body and core exercise, improving strength, stability, flexibility, and balance. It targets your legs, buttocks, and abdominal area for enhanced endurance.

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Kettlebell Overhead Squat instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Stand with your feet hip-distance apart, holding the kettlebell with both hands in front of your chest.

Raise the kettlebell over your head, keeping your arms straight and your shoulders down.

Slowly bend your knees and lower your body into a squat, keeping your chest upright and your back straight.

Push up through your heels to return to standing, keeping the kettlebell overhead.

Lower the kettlebell back to your chest and repeat for the desired number of reps.

Stand with your feet hip-distance apart, holding the kettlebell with both hands in front of your chest.

Raise the kettlebell over your head, keeping your arms straight and your shoulders down.

Slowly bend your knees and lower your body into a squat, keeping your chest upright and your back straight.

Push up through your heels to return to standing, keeping the kettlebell overhead.

Lower the kettlebell back to your chest and repeat for the desired number of reps.

Equipment needed

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