This kettlebell leg workout might look easy, but it’s certainly no walk in the park.
And the best part?
“These moves were curated specifically for the purpose of gaining single-leg stability, strength, and endurance.
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The kickstand position entails staggering your feet so one foot is about 612 inches in front of the other.
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Ready to give it a try?
So get going on this kettlebell leg workout you’re sure to feel it tomorrow.
Rest for 1 minute after each set.
Place a kettlebell on the floor to the right of left foot, handle parallel to left foot.
Finish standing tall facing the right side of the room.
D.Reverse the movement to return to start.
Do a set and then switch sides; repeat on the other leg.
Kettlebell Deadlift
A.Stand with feet hips-width apart and a kettlebell between feet, handle facing horizontally.
Hinge forward at hips with knees softly bent to grab the handle with both hands.
Keep back long and core engaged.
C.Inhale, then return to start, keeping back flat and core engaged.
C.Press off right foot to return to start.
Do a set and then switch sides; repeat on the other leg.
Step right foot back about 12 inches, balancing on ball of foot in a kickstand position to start.
B.Inhale, then keeping both knees softly bent, hinge at hips to lower the kettlebell to mid-shin height.
Pause when there’s a slight stretch in back of legs.
C.Exhale to reverse the movement and return to start.
Keep core engaged and back flat throughout the entire movement.
Do a set and then switch sides; repeat on the other leg.
