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Kettlebell Double Front Squat

Rack two bells on the shoulders and squat deep with an upright torso, driving the knees out.

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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.

Muscles worked
Quads, Glutes
Equipment
Kettlebell
Movement
Legs

Sets and reps

  • For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
  • For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
  • Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the quads, for when the kettlebell is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the Kettlebell Double Front Squat work?
The Kettlebell Double Front Squat mainly works the quads and glutes.
What equipment do you need for the Kettlebell Double Front Squat?
A kettlebell.
How many sets and reps of the Kettlebell Double Front Squat?
For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
What can I do instead of the Kettlebell Double Front Squat?
ATG Split Squat, Backward Sled Drag, Band Squat and Barbell Anderson Squat work the same main muscle.

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Coaches add the Kettlebell Double Front Squat to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.

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