Exercise technique

kettlebell goblet squat

The kettlebell goblet squat is a lower body exercise that targets the glutes while also engaging the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves holding a kettlebell close to the chest and performing a squat, making it a great movement for building strength and improving squat technique.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell close to your chest with both hands.
  2. Keeping your chest up and core engaged, lower your body down into a squat position by bending at the knees and hips.
  3. Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the ground, or as low as you can comfortably go.
  4. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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