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Kettlebell Squat with Hip Opener

A compound lower body exercise that combines kettlebell squatting with hip opening movements, improving strength, mobility, and functional movement patterns.

Exercise Overview

Category

General Resistance

Exercise Type

Strength

Difficulty Level

Advanced

Technique

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell at chest level. Perform a squat while simultaneously opening your hips outward. Return to the starting position while maintaining proper form and control.

Starting Position

Begin standing with feet shoulder-width apart, kettlebell held at chest level, and core engaged.

Finishing Position

Return to the starting position with legs fully extended, maintaining control throughout the movement.

Form Cues

Keep your chest up, open your hips, maintain form, control the movement

Common Mistakes

Rounding the back, not opening hips, rushing the movement, poor knee alignment

Progression Tips

Increase weight, add more repetitions, perform single-leg variations, or add pause at bottom.

Regression Tips

Use lighter weight, perform without hip opening, or reduce range of motion.

Safety Notes

Stop if you experience pain in the knees, hips, or lower back. Maintain proper form to avoid injury. Focus on controlled movement rather than heavy weight.