Beginner exercise

Goblet Squat

  • Muscle Growth
  • Strength
  • Kettlebell Training

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Technique

How to perform Goblet Squat

  1. Hold one kettlebell by the horns close to your chest and stand with your feet around shoulder width.
  2. Keep the bell close and brace your torso.
  3. Bend your knees and hips to squat down between your legs with your whole feet planted.
  4. Descend as far as you can maintain a controlled torso and bell position, then pause briefly.
  5. Extend your knees and hips to stand while keeping the bell at your chest.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

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

MuscleScoreRole
Gluteus Maximus0.9Target, Mover
Vastus Lateralis0.9Target, Mover
Vastus Medialis0.9Target, Mover
Erector Spinae0.4Stabilizer
External Oblique0.3Stabilizer
Internal Oblique0.3Stabilizer
Rectus Abdominis0.3Stabilizer