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Front Squat (Pistol Grip)

How to do the Kettlebell Front Squat with Pistol Grip

The Front Squat is an invaluable exercise for building core, leg and shoulder strength, but when you add in Pistol Grip or Bottom's Up Style, you factor in a whole new set of issues. Your grip and arms are now the major emphasis of the exercise. This is a great exercise for any kind of combat athlete, grappler, those in law enforcement, military or firefighters as it generates an enormous amount of grip strength as well as core strength.

Purpose/Focus:	Strength
Body Parts Used:	Hips, Shoulders, Back, Core, Arms
Difficulty:	Hard

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Exercise Steps

	Clean a pair of kettlebells to a pistol grip hold
	Keeping a straight back, drop down into a full squat. Keep your eyes on the kettlebells
	Lower yourself as if sitting a low chair to ensure your knees stay back.
	Maintain core tension and keep your knees pointing over your toes. Stand and repeat. Make sure to perform this exercise in a place where dropping them will not damage anything.

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