Wide-stance Goblet Squat
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes, Traps, Delts, Biceps
Wide-stance Goblet Squat focuses on Quads, Glutes, Traps, Delts, Biceps, with Hamstrings, Abs working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Wide-stance Goblet Squat with proper form and technique.
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Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointed slightly outward.
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Hold a single dumbbell or kettlebell vertically against your chest with both hands, cupping the top end.
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Engage your core and push your hips back, bending your knees to lower into a squat.
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Descend until your thighs are parallel to the floor or slightly below, keeping your chest upright and elbows inside your knees.
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Drive through your heels to push back up to the starting position, extending your hips and knees fully.
Secondary Muscles
While Wide-stance Goblet Squat primarily targets Quads, Glutes, Traps, Delts, Biceps , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings, Abs . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Wide-stance Goblet Squat, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Wide-stance Goblet Squat, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
