Goblet Squat

Goblet Squat

The keys to the Goblet Squat are:

1. Keep weight close to the chest
2. Reach away with elbows to feel upper back get "wide" as shoulder blades spread apart
3. Maintain stacked position of pelvis and thorax throughout lift
4. Use an appropriate depth and breathing strategy

Some reasons to include this technique:

1. Upper back expansion/shoulder range of motion. The position of the weight on the front of the body in combination with the wide shoulder blade position encourages relative compression on the front side of the body and expansion on the back side. This can help to restore shoulder range of motion with external and internal rotation.
2. Influence ability to weight shift. Because the weight is loaded on the front of the body, it is easier to shift weight back to counterbalance as you squat. This is the opposite of what you might experience in a back loaded squat.
3. Influence position and behavior of the pelvic diaphragm. Depending on the depth and the breathing strategy utilized, this movement can encourage different positions of the pelvic diaphragm. This is why it is important to understand what your goals are before selecting an exercise!

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