Learn from our expert how to do some goblet squat lower body exercises in this free fitness video on lower body cross training exercises.
Expert: Garrett Smith
Bio: Garrett Smith is a certified physical trainer and has a bachelors degree in this field. He has been training others for 13 years and is dedicating his life to the health and well being of others.
Filmmaker: Louis Nathan
Duration : 0:2:13
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I’m “training” some …
I’m “training” some college art students – a few of them did their first triathlon in July. This video is a GREAT pointer for them in the off-season. Thanks!!!
0:10 – 0:13 is my …
0:10 – 0:13 is my favorite part.
Good stuff, but …
Good stuff, but yeah, I don’t think goblets are meant for super heavy weight squats. You’d have to go to a front squat if you want that. Goblet squats are good for teaching beginners how to squat though and doing tabata squats.
how would one deep …
how would one deep squat (below parallel) without allowing one’s knees to go pass?
I’ve read both sides of the argument and I choose to squat to parallel (crease of hip is lower than top of the knee) or lower. Once I had the technique down, I felt no difference in pressure on the knee vs. doing 1/2 squats and i’m now squatting 245lbs x 5.
power lifters have to squat to parallel and they don’t all have knee issues
i didn’t hear him …
i didn’t hear him say knees past toes.
to be honest, it’s impossible, i mean i just tried doing a squat without weights and if ur knees go over your toes, your gonna break your legs if your holding weights.
this goblet thing looks weird, it doesn’t look like u can hold a lot of weight
hmmm.. I am a …
hmmm.. I am a certified personal trainer and have ALWAYS been taught to never let your knees go past the toes during any type of squat.. Too much pressure on the knees..
Elbows should end …
Elbows should end up inside the knees. Great video! Thanks for sharing.
Nice full squat.
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Nice full squat.
Excellent video 🙂
great instruction
great instruction