Kettlebell Goblet Squat
Learn how to do the Kettlebell Goblet Squat with proper form, setup, and execution.
This kettlebell movement primarily targets quadriceps, including outer quad, inner quad, middle quad.
How to Perform Kettlebell Goblet Squat
- 1
Grab a kettlebell and hold it at chest height with both hands cupping the sides of the handle.
- 2
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and toes turned slightly outward.
- 3
Engage your abs and take a breath.
- 4
Squat down by bending your knees and pushing your hips back until your thighs are at least parallel with the floor. Keep your elbows inside your knees.
- 5
Drive through your heels to stand back up, squeezing your glutes at the top and exhale.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Training Guidelines
The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.
| Goal | Sets | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 3-5 | 4-6 | 2-3 min |
| Muscle Growth | 3-4 | 8-12 | 60-90 sec |
| Endurance | 2-3 | 15-20 | 30-60 sec |
| Beginner | 2-3 | 10-15 | 60-90 sec |
Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.