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kettlebell squat Activity intensity • High
✓ shoulder safe
✓ lower back safe
✓ wrist safe
Double Kettlebell Front Rack Squat
Primary Muscles: quadriceps, glutes
Secondary Stabilisers: core, upper back, adductors
DEFAULT REP RANGE
6-10 reps
INTERVAL REST TARGET
120s
DIFFICULTY
intermediate
Biomechanical Coaching Cues
- Clean two kettlebells into a tight front rack with forearms vertical and elbows tucked.
- Take a deep belly breath and descend into a full squat while keeping your chest upright.
- Exhale sharply past the sticking point on the ascent.
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