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Strength exercise

Slow Eccentric Goblet Squat

How to do it

  1. Hold a dumbbell or kettlebell at chest level with both hands.
  2. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Slowly lower into a squat over 3-5 seconds.
  4. Keep your torso upright and elbows inside your knees.
  5. Stand back up with a normal tempo.
  6. The slow eccentric builds strength and control in the squat pattern.

Muscles worked

QuadricepsMuscles located at the front of the thigh, responsible for extending the knee. All Quadriceps exercises
Gluteus MaximusLargest gluteal muscle responsible for hip extension and external rotation. All Gluteus Maximus exercises
CoreMuscles in the abdominal area, responsible for stabilizing the body and supporting movement. All Core exercises

Related Core exercises

Atlas Stone LiftAtlas Stone LoadAxle Clean and PressBand Front SquatBarbell CleanBarbell Clean and Jerk
Type
Strength
Equipment
Dumbbell or Kettlebell
Primary muscles
Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus, Core
Measured in
Reps and weight