How to Do Goblet Kettlebell Squats

Goblet Kettlebell Squats is a quads exercise using kettlebell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Quads

Equipment

Kettlebell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Goblet Kettlebell Squats

  1. 01Hold a kettlebell by the horns close to the chest with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width.
  2. 02Inhale and initiate the movement by sitting the hips back and down while keeping the weight fixed against the sternum.
  3. 03Descend until the thighs are at least parallel to the floor, ensuring the weight remains centered over the mid-foot.
  4. 04Drive through the heels to return to a standing position, squeezing the glutes at the top.
  5. 05Maintain a proud chest and neutral spine throughout the entire range of motion.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Goblet Kettlebell Squats

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Quads Extends the knee, driving squats, lunges and jumps.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Drive the elbows inside the knees at the bottom of the squat to help pry the hips open and maintain an upright chest.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Goblet Kettlebell Squats questions

What muscles does Goblet Kettlebell Squats work?

Goblet Kettlebell Squats is catalogued as a quads exercise in A90 Training Club, with the quads as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Goblet Kettlebell Squats correctly?

Hold a kettlebell by the horns close to the chest with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width. Inhale and initiate the movement by sitting the hips back and down while keeping the weight fixed against the sternum. Descend until the thighs are at least parallel to the floor, ensuring the weight remains centered over the mid-foot. Drive through the heels to return to a standing position, squeezing the glutes at the top. Maintain a proud chest and neutral spine throughout the entire range of motion.

What is the A90 coach tip for Goblet Kettlebell Squats?

Drive the elbows inside the knees at the bottom of the squat to help pry the hips open and maintain an upright chest.

Is Goblet Kettlebell Squats suitable for beginners?

Goblet Kettlebell Squats is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Goblet Kettlebell Squats?

Goblet Kettlebell Squats uses kettlebell.

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