Kettlebell Elevated Front-Foot Split-Squat
The Kettlebell Elevated Front-Foot Split-Squat is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and core. You'll need: box and kettlebells.
Required Equipment
Kettlebell Elevated Front-Foot Split-Squat Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Hamstrings; Obliques
How to do the Kettlebell Elevated Front-Foot Split-Squat
Place a small step or platform on the floor and hold a kettlebell in each hand by your sides.
Step your front foot up onto the platform and position your back foot on the ball of your foot behind you.
Keep your torso upright and core engaged as you inhale and slowly lower your hips toward the floor.
Lower down until your front knee forms a 90-degree angle and your back knee hovers just above the ground.
Press firmly through your front heel to exhale and drive yourself back up to the starting position.
Kettlebell Elevated Front-Foot Split-Squat FAQs
What muscles does the Kettlebell Elevated Front-Foot Split-Squat work?
The Kettlebell Elevated Front-Foot Split-Squat mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and core. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Kettlebell Elevated Front-Foot Split-Squat?
Box and kettlebells.
Is the Kettlebell Elevated Front-Foot Split-Squat a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Kettlebell Elevated Front-Foot Split-Squat go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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