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Dumbbell Goblet Squat

Muscles involved

The Dumbbell Goblet Squat is an incredible movement if you want to build a solid foundation of functional strength and mobility. Holding one of your dumbbells vertically against your chest naturally forces you to maintain an upright posture, building exceptional core stability while heavily demanding work from your quadriceps and glutes. This increase in joint control and hip depth translates directly to improved athletic performance, helping you leap higher, brake faster, and change direction with confidence on the field or court. Integrating this pattern into your routine reinforces proper squat mechanics, ensuring your legs gain explosive power while keeping your lower back and knees well-protected through heavy training sessions.

How to do it

1. Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell vertically against your chest with both hands. 2. Lower your hips back and down by bending your knees, keeping your chest up, until your thighs are parallel to the floor. 3. Pause at the bottom of the squat. 4. Drive through your heels to return to the starting standing position.

Equipment required

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Muscles worked

Tips

- Use the dumbbell as a counterbalance, holding it close to your chest. - Keep your elbows inside your knees to help maintain an upright chest. - Lower your hips below your knees if mobility allows for a deeper squat. - Exhale and push through your heels to drive back up to the top.