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How to do 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.

Kettlebell Goblet Squat demonstration
Primary muscles
Quads and Glutes
Also works
Hamstrings and Calves
Equipment
Kettlebell
Level
Beginner
Category
Legs

How to do Kettlebell Goblet Squat, step by step

  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.

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Muscles worked

Kettlebell Goblet Squat works your quads and glutes as the main movers, with help from your hamstrings and calves.

Track Kettlebell Goblet Squat in SPLYT

Kettlebell Goblet Squat is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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