Exercise Profile
- Target Muscle Group
- Exercise TypeStrength
- Equipment RequiredKettle Bells
- MechanicsCompound
- Force TypePush (Bilateral)
- Experience LevelBeginner
- Secondary Muscles
Abs, Adductors, Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back
Target Muscle Group
Quads
Kettlebell Goblet Squat Overview
The kettlebell goblet squat is a goblet squat variation and an exercise used to strengthen the muscles of the legs.
The kettlebell goblet squat is both a great rehab and strength building movement. Performing the kettlebell goblet squat allows one to achieve a greater amount of squat depth than they would normally be able to when performing other squat variations.
Also, by having the weight in front of the body, the kettlebell goblet squat can help those who experience excessive forward leaning remain upright during the squat movement pattern.
Kettlebell Goblet Squat Instructions
- Select a kettlebell and hold the horns of the handle with each hand.
- Take a deep breath and descend by simultaneously pushing the hips back and bending the knees.
- Once your thighs reach parallel with the floor, begin to reverse the movement.
- Keep your abs braced and drive your feet through the floor.
- Drive back to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Kettlebell Goblet Squat Tips
- If you struggle with squatting with a barbell then this is the best version for learning how to squat in a vertical fashion.
- Toe angle is highly individual - experiment to see what feels best for you.
- Experiment with a “false” (i.e. thumbless) grip as this helps to eliminate elbow and wrist issues in some folks.
- Drive through the whole foot - you want 3 points of contact: big toe, little toe, and heel.
- Imagine you’re trying to drop your back pockets straight towards your heels. Down, not back.
- Some forward translation of the knees over the toes is alright provided that the knees don’t deviate excessively inward or outward. Those with longer femurs will have to allow their knees to come farther forward if they want to remain upright.
- Neck position is highly individual as well - some prefer a neutral neck position (i.e. keeping the chin tucked throughout the lift) while others do well with looking straight ahead. Experiment with each and see which one works best for your anatomy.
- Don’t push the knees out excessively but ensure they track roughly over or slightly outside the 2nd toe.
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