Exercise guide

Goblet squat

Works your quads and glutes, with help from your inner thighs and core. Dumbbells. Beginner friendly.

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The animated demo for this exercise is in the members’ area.

Main musclesquads and glutes
Helpersinner thighs and core
EquipmentDumbbells
LevelBeginner friendly
In your plan3 sets of 8-12 reps
Rest2 minutes

How to do it

  1. Hold one dumbbell upright against your chest with both hands.
  2. Feet about shoulder width, toes turned out slightly. Brace your stomach.
  3. Sit down between your knees for 2 seconds, chest up, elbows inside your knees.
  4. Drive up through your whole foot to stand tall.
In the members’ area

The animated demo, side and front views, the common mistakes to avoid, and a weight and rep target for every set, from your last session.

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