Goblet Squat
This leg exercise mainly works your quads and glutes, with help from your hamstrings and adductors. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
15-20
How to do Goblet Squat
Hold a dumbbell vertically by one end with both hands at chest level or slightly below. Keep elbows down. Squat down, pushing hips back and keeping chest up. Return to standing.
Common mistakes
Avoid allowing knees to cave inwards or leaning too far forward.
Breathing
Inhale as you squat; exhale when returning to starting position.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Quads, Glutes
Secondary Muscles
Hamstrings, Adductors
Tertiary Muscles
Core, Calves