Dumbbell Goblet Sumo Squat Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Adductor Magnus, Soleus, Quadriceps
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 6
- Alternate Names
- Goblet Sumo Squat
How to: Dumbbell Goblet Sumo Squat
- Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell with both hands close to your chest.
- To lower into the squat, bend your hips and knees while keeping your back straight.
- Go down until your thighs are parallel to the floor or lower if your flexibility allows.
- Press through your heels to return to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the knees to cave inwards
- Leaning forward excessively
- Not squatting low enough to engage the hip muscles
Modifications
- Use a lighter dumbbell.
- Perform the squat without weights for better form.
Tips
- Keep your chest up and back straight to avoid injury.
- Engage your core throughout the movement for stability.
- Push through your heels to activate the glutes more effectively.
Tags
thighs
glutes
strength
dumbbell
squat
lower body