Kettlebell Blog Post - Squats

For my first post of the Hardstyle Series for Kettlebell Kings, we focused on the essential kettlebell movements for the deadlift. I also showed you on the subtle nuances that often get overlooked, and how you can progress after you have mastered the movement. You need to master the deadlift in order to understand how to properly perform hip hinges. Without correctly hinging at the hips, you will not be in a healthy position to work on building a stronger posterior chain, which is necessary to master the hardstyle swing.

The next step towards accomplishing this goal is to strengthen the legs and core by performing kettlebell squats. You can find the full post here.

Box Squat

As children, we naturally perform the box squat without even thinking about it. Kids have not developed the bad habits that adults pick up when they sit in chairs all day long, and it is worth remembering that humans have the innate ability to lower ourselves through a squatting motion. You may find it helpful to think of this exercise as returning to your roots.

It is normal to experience difficulty when performing this exercise, and the box squat is a great challenge to add to your workout. To perform this exercise, find a tall box or surface that allows your hips to be parallel with the floor when you sit on it. I recommend positioning the box so that one side is in-between your legs. This prevents you from sitting too-far back on the object and keeps you from performing the exercise with a hunched back and lowered chest.

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Doug’s Bio

Doug founded Rise Above Performance Training® to provide athletes with an exercise program that boosts performance while reducing the likelihood of injuries. His uses a personal approach with each client through progressive programming. This helps you unlock the inner-potential of your competitive nature by incorporating the kettlebell into daily workouts. Since 2001, he has trained with a variety of people and helped them understand how kettlebells are used for strength training, conditioning, and rehabilitation. Some of his clients have included active police officers, firefighters, career military personnel, and professional athletes. Doug’s passion for assisting all athletes in their personal fitness goals has been with him his entire life. He is willing to work with dedicated young athletes who are motivated to improve their workouts.

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