Fitness

9 Kettlebell Leg Exercises

For strength and stability.

by Carolyn Steber
Updated: 
Originally Published: 
Leg exercises to do with a kettlebell.
Shutterstock

FreshSplash/E+/Getty Images

While you might already use kettlebells (KB) for your arms or core, they’re a great tool to target the larger muscles of your legs. Trainer Emily Skye recommends them to build strength, power, and balance and stability. Here, 9 kettlebell leg exercises to try.

Shutterstock

Sumo Squat

Skye suggests this for your quads, hamstrings, and calves.

- Feet wide, toes pointed out.

- Bend hips and knees to squat.

- Grab kettlebell with both hands.

- Extend hips to stand.

- Bend again, release kettlebell to ground.

- Do as many reps as you can in 1 minute.

Tap