Kettlebell Single-Arm Overhead Squat
Overhead squat with a kettlebell! Boost strength, balance, and coordination in this challenging full-body exercise.
Required Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointed slightly outward.
2. Pick up a kettlebell and hold it with one hand. The palm should face forward, and the kettlebell should rest on the outer part of your shoulder, elbow close to your body in the starting position.
3. Clean the kettlebell up to the starting position or press it overhead until your arm is fully extended. Your wrist should be in a neutral position, and your arm should be close to your head, bicep close to the ear.
4. Stabilize your core, engage your shoulder, and keep your eyes forward.
5. Take a deep breath and begin to lower into a squat, pushing your hips back and down while maintaining the arm fully extended overhead. Ensure your knees track in line with your toes.
6. Lower down as far as you comfortably can, aiming for hip crease below knee level while keeping your chest up and the kettlebell stable overhead.
7. Pause briefly at the bottom of the squat with control.
8. Exhale as you drive through your heels to return to the starting position, keeping the kettlebell overhead throughout the entire movement.
9. Complete the desired number of reps and then repeat on the opposite arm after resting adequately.
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