Beginner exercise

Goblet Squat

  • Muscle Growth
  • Strength
  • Kettlebell Training

Technique

How to perform Goblet Squat

  1. Stand holding a light kettlebell by the horns close to your chest.
  2. This will be your starting position.
  3. Squat down between your legs until your hamstrings are on your calves.
  4. Keep your chest and head up and your back straight.
  5. At the bottom position and pause.
  6. Return to the starting position, and repeat.

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Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis.

MuscleScoreRole
Gluteus Maximus1.0Target, Mover
Rectus Femoris0.9Target, Mover
Vastus Lateralis0.9Target, Mover
Vastus Medialis0.9Target, Mover
External Oblique0.3Stabilizer
Gastrocnemius0.3Stabilizer
Rectus Abdominis0.3Stabilizer
Soleus0.3Stabilizer