BOSU™ Ball Goblet Squat
Challenge your squat! Improve balance & strength with the BOSU™ Ball Goblet Squat. A full body burner that will challenge your stability!
The BOSU™ Ball Goblet Squat is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the core and lower back. You'll need: balance trainer (bosu ball) or dumbbells or kettlebells.
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BOSU™ Ball Goblet Squat Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Spinal Erectors (erector spinae)
BOSU™ Ball Goblet Squat Variations and Alternatives
How to do the BOSU™ Ball Goblet Squat
Place a Bosu ball rounded side down on the floor. Stand on the flat side of the Bosu ball with your feet shoulder-width apart. This will help improve balance and stability during the squat.
Pick up a dumbbell or kettlebell and hold it close to your chest with both hands. This is the "goblet" position.
Brace your core, keep your chest up, and look straight ahead to maintain balance.
Slowly bend your knees and lower your hips to squat down. Your elbows should come in between your knees.
Squat down until your thighs are at least parallel to the Bosu ball, or as far as you can comfortably go without losing balance or form.
Pause at the bottom for a moment if you are able to maintain balance.
Drive through your heels and press your feet into the Bosu ball to return to the starting position.
Complete the desired number of repetitions while maintaining a steady pace and good form.
Safety Tips: Warm up properly before attempting this exercise to avoid injury. Start with just bodyweight to get used to the unstable surface before adding weight. Maintain a straight back throughout the movement to prevent strain on the lower back. If you struggle with balance, practice near a wall or stable surface that you can hold onto if needed.
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BOSU™ Ball Goblet Squat FAQs
What muscles does the BOSU™ Ball Goblet Squat work?
The BOSU™ Ball Goblet Squat mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the core and lower back. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the BOSU™ Ball Goblet Squat?
Balance trainer (bosu ball) or dumbbells or kettlebells.
Is the BOSU™ Ball Goblet Squat a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the BOSU™ Ball Goblet Squat go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some BOSU™ Ball Goblet Squat variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Bodyweight Goblet Paused Squat, BOSU™ Ball Counter-Balance Skater Squat, BOSU™ Ball Single-Leg Good-Morning and Alternating BOSU™ Ball Side-Kick Heel-Tap Squat.
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