By Namita S Kalla | June 25, 2025 | Image: Canva
Holding a dumbbell or kettlebell in front forces your core to stabilise, giving your abs and obliques a sneaky, effective workout
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Goblet squats target your quads, hamstrings and glutes without needing massive weights, making them ideal for beginners or people rehabbing lower-body injuries
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By encouraging an upright chest and neutral spine, it naturally teach better posture and alignment for everyday movement
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Unlike barbell squats, goblet squats are easier on the lower back due to the front-loaded weight distribution and smaller load
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They help increase ankle and hip flexibility over time, allowing for a deeper squat and smoother everyday mobility
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When done right, goblet squats intensely activate your glutes, which support your hips, balance and spinal health in the long run
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With minimal equipment required, goblet squats are easy to do at home, in a hotel, or even in a small gym corner
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Squatting is a fundamental movement pattern—goblet squats help you bend, lift and sit with more strength and less strain
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Unlike machines, this squat demands stabilisation on both sides, so your dominant leg doesn’t overcompensate for the weaker one
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