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Box Kettlebell Squat

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Targets: Glutes, Quads

About

Use a box to control your depth and safely work your lower body and core.

How to Box Kettlebell Squat

Starting Position

1. Please prepare an object that you can lightly touch your buttocks against.

2. Lift the kettlebell in front of your chest.

3. Spread your legs shoulder-width apart, and turn your toes out about 20 to 30 degrees.

4. Keep your chest up and your back straight.

Proper Form

1. Tighten your abdomen and keep your waist straight, then bend from the hip joint to lower your buttocks down.

2. Sit down naturally until your knees bend and you touch the prepared object.

3. Stand up by pushing strongly through the center of your feet.

4. As your buttocks rise, straighten your knees and hip joints in sequence, and return to the starting position.

Breathing Technique

Breathe in while going down, and breathe out while going up.

Precautions

1. Please be careful not to excessively lean your upper body forward.

2. Keep your chest open and engage your core to avoid bending your waist.

3. Don't excessively bend your waist while trying to keep it straight.

4. Please do not stick your buttocks too far back.

5. Make sure your feet do not lift off the ground.

6. When standing up, please ensure your knees do not come together.

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