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Kettlebell Deficit Sumo Squat from Step Boxes

Deficit sumo squat from two stable step boxes with a kettlebell hanging between the legs.

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Exercise overview

Training details

GlutesQuadricepsAdductorsCore

Equipment

Kettlebell

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand in a wide sumo stance with one foot on each stable low step box and hold one kettlebell between the legs.
  2. 02Brace the trunk, keep the heels planted, and let the knees track with the toes.
  3. 03Sit the hips down between the boxes until reaching a controlled depth.
  4. 04Drive through both feet to stand tall without swinging the kettlebell.
  5. 05Reset the brace and repeat while both boxes remain stable.

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