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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Quads

Equipment Required

Kettlebell

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Squat

Secondary Muscles

Glutes, Hamstrings, Abs

Exercise Description

The kettlebell step up builds strong quads and glutes while improving balance and single-leg strength. It's perfect for real-world movement patterns and athletic power.

How To

1. Hold a kettlebell at chest level with both hands and stand facing a sturdy box or bench 2. Step your right foot fully onto the box, making sure your whole foot is planted firmly 3. Drive through your right heel to lift your body up, bringing your left knee toward your chest at the top 4. Slowly lower your left foot back to the ground while keeping control during the kettlebell step up movement 5. Complete all reps on one leg before switching to the other side for the kettlebell step up

Form Tips

• Keep your chest up and core tight throughout the entire kettlebell step up movement • Drive through your heel, not your toes, when stepping up onto the box • Don't push off with your bottom foot - let your top leg do all the work during each kettlebell step up rep • Control the descent - don't just drop down or fall back to the starting position

Common Mistakes

• Using momentum from the bottom leg instead of letting the top leg do all the work in the kettlebell step up • Leaning too far forward or letting the chest collapse during the movement • Choosing a box that's too high, which makes proper kettlebell step up form nearly impossible to maintain

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