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How to Goblet Squats | Your Personal Training Guide

How to Goblet Squats

Goblet Squats are a beginner-friendly squat variation that uses a dumbbell or kettlebell held at chest height. This exercise helps improve squat technique and is excellent for building overall lower body strength.

Muscles Worked

  • Quadriceps (front of the thighs)
  • Gluteus Maximus (buttocks)
  • Hamstrings (back of the thighs)
  • Adductors (inner thighs)

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Perform Goblet Squats

  1. Set Up: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell or kettlebell close to your chest with both hands.
  2. Lower into the Squat: Push your hips back and bend your knees to lower your body, keeping the weight close to your chest and your back straight.
  3. Hold: Pause briefly at the bottom of the squat, ensuring your knees are aligned with your toes.
  4. Press Back Up: Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat: Perform the desired number of repetitions, maintaining good form throughout.
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