Kettlebell Goblet Squat
Muscle Group
Quads / Glutes
Equipment
Kettlebell
Difficulty
Beginner
Squat with kettlebell held against the chest. Ideal for learning the squat.
How to Perform This Exercise
- 1 Position yourself feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2 Keep your torso upright, gaze forward and core braced.
- 3 Descend by pushing your hips back as if sitting down, knees tracking over toes.
- 4 Go down at least until thighs are parallel to the floor.
- 5 Push through your heels to rise while contracting quads and glutes.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Sacrificing technique to go faster or lift heavier.
- Not bracing the core, reducing stability and movement efficiency.
- Skipping warm-up before explosive movements, increasing injury risk.
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary Secondary
Primary Muscles
- Multiple muscle groups
Secondary Muscles
- Core
- Stabilizers
- Postural muscles
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