Kettlebell Squat Pulse
Short pulses in the bottom half of a squat with a kettlebell held at the chest by the horns; the knees never straighten, so the thighs stay loaded the whole set.
How to do it
Setup
Feet shoulder-width, the bell held at the chest in both hands, elbows down; sink into a squat.
Steps
- Pulse up and down a hand's width in the bottom half.
- Keep the bell against the chest and the heels down.
- Stay low for the whole set; stand only when it ends.
Common mistakes
Standing up between pulses: the tension resets; stay low. Bell sliding down off the chest: keep the elbows tucked under it. Chest dropping toward the knees: sit between the heels, torso tall.
Breathing
Short steady breaths in rhythm with the pulses; never held.
