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Goblet squat

beginnerdumbbellscompound exercise
Goblet squat: start of the movement
1 · start
Goblet squat: end of the movement
2 · end
Muscles worked
shoulderschestbicepsforearmsabsabsquadscalvesshoulderschestbicepsforearmsabsabsquadscalvesFRONTshouldersbackbacktricepsforearmsbackgluteshamstringscalvesshouldersbackbacktricepsforearmsbackgluteshamstringscalvesBACK
Primary: quads, glutes
Secondary: abs

Correct technique

  1. 1Hold the dumbbell vertically at your chest.
  2. 2Stance slightly wider than your shoulders.
  3. 3Squat down, elbows between your knees.
  4. 4Push up, torso upright.
Breathing: Breathe into your belly and brace before descending, breathe out at the top.

Common mistakes

  • ✕The dumbbell drifts away from your body.
  • ✕Rounded back.

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