Kettlebell Elevated-Heel Goblet Squat
The Kettlebell Elevated-Heel Goblet Squat is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads, with help from the glutes & hips, core and calves / shins. You'll need: kettlebells and weight plates.
Required Equipment
Kettlebell Elevated-Heel Goblet Squat Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris)
Secondary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Upper Calf (gastrocnemius)
How to do the Kettlebell Elevated-Heel Goblet Squat
Place your heels on a weight plate or small wedge with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a kettlebell vertically against your chest.
Keep your torso upright, brace your core, and inhale as you begin to bend your knees and push your hips down and back.
Lower yourself into a deep squat while keeping your chest lifted and your heels firmly planted on the elevation.
Push through your midfoot and heels to drive back up to the starting position, exhaling as you complete the ascent.
Kettlebell Elevated-Heel Goblet Squat FAQs
What muscles does the Kettlebell Elevated-Heel Goblet Squat work?
The Kettlebell Elevated-Heel Goblet Squat mainly works the quads, with help from the glutes & hips, core and calves / shins. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris.
What equipment do you need for the Kettlebell Elevated-Heel Goblet Squat?
Kettlebells and weight plates.
Is the Kettlebell Elevated-Heel 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 Kettlebell Elevated-Heel Goblet Squat go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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