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Goblet Squat

Quads · Squat

SquatCompound

A squat holding a single dumbbell at your chest, which teaches an upright torso and loads the legs safely.

Difficulty
Easy
Tracking
Measured in reps

Muscles worked

QuadsGlutesCore

Equipment

Dumbbell

How to do it

  1. Hold one dumbbell vertically against your chest with both hands cupping the top end.
  2. Stand with your feet a little wider than your hips and your toes turned slightly out.
  3. Brace your core, push your hips back and squat until your thighs are at least parallel to the floor.
  4. Drive through your whole foot to stand up and squeeze your glutes at the top.

Coaching cues

  • Keep your elbows inside your knees at the bottom and your chest tall.
  • The front load helps you stay upright, so let it counterbalance you as you sit down.