Exercise guide

Kettlebell Goblet Squat

The Kettlebell Goblet Squat targets the quadriceps and glutes while promoting an upright torso by holding the kettlebell in a front loaded position.

Category
Strength
Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement
Compound
Bodyweight
No
How to

How to do the Kettlebell Goblet Squat

  1. 01

    Hold a kettlebell by the handles close to your chest.

  2. 02

    Stand with feet about shoulder width apart.

  3. 03

    Brace your core and keep your chest lifted.

  4. 04

    Sit your hips down and back.

  5. 05

    Lower until your thighs are at least parallel to the floor.

  6. 06

    Drive through your heels to return to standing.

Performance tips

Cues that matter

  • Keep the kettlebell close to your chest
  • Maintain an upright torso throughout
  • Control the descent instead of dropping quickly
Muscles

Muscles worked

Common questions

Frequently asked

What muscles does the Kettlebell Goblet Squat work?

The Kettlebell Goblet Squat primarily targets the Glutes. Supporting muscles include Quads.

Is the Kettlebell Goblet Squat a compound or isolation exercise?

The Kettlebell Goblet Squat is a compound exercise, meaning it works multiple muscle groups and joints in a single movement.

What difficulty level is the Kettlebell Goblet Squat?

The Kettlebell Goblet Squat is rated as intermediate difficulty. Some training experience is helpful for performing this exercise safely.

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