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Goblet Squat
Beginner

Goblet Squat

Great for beginners, warm-ups, or high reps

legsDumbbellKettlebell

Instructions

  1. 1Hold dumbbell vertically at chest level
  2. 2Set feet shoulder-width apart
  3. 3Keep chest up and core engaged
  4. 4Break at hips and knees simultaneously
  5. 5Descend until thighs break parallel
  6. 6Drive through heels to stand

Coaching Cues

  • Keep dumbbell close to chest
  • Stay upright with chest tall
  • Drive knees out
  • Maintain neutral spine
  • Full range of motion

Common Mistakes

Leaning forward

Fix: Keep chest up, core engaged

Heels rising

Fix: Drive through heels

Shallow depth

Fix: Work on mobility, go deeper

Breathing

Inhale down, exhale up

Recommended Reps

3-4 sets of 8-15 reps

Safety Notes

  • Start with lighter weight
  • Master form before adding weight
  • Keep core engaged