Goblet squat
- Basic
- Dumbbells
Weight at chest, elbows between the knees
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Quads
- Secondary:
- Glutes
How to do it
- Hold a dumbbell or kettlebell against the chest with both hands.
- Lower the hips between the legs keeping the torso upright.
- Drive up through the heels.
Common mistakes
- Leaning the torso too far forward.
- Lifting the heels off the floor.
Tips
- Great for learning the squat pattern.
- Elbows in, weight close to the chest.