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Goblet squat

Sit between the hips and stand through the whole foot.

Goblet squat — illustrative movement reference

Target muscles

Quadriceps with glute support

Setup

Place feet securely and brace your trunk before lowering.

Perform the move

Sit between the hips and stand through the whole foot. Return slowly to the starting position. Keep breathing and stop if the movement causes pain.

Why use it?

Train knee extension and leg strength across a comfortable range.

Common mistake

Heels lifting

Alternative

Chair squat

TECHNIQUE REFERENCEOpen National Academy of Sports Medicine

Opens the publisher’s original page. Use your session’s written prescription for sets and repetitions.

Exercise within a comfortable range. Stop if a movement causes pain.

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