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Goblet squat to box: how to do it
Squatting to a box limits how deep you go, which many sore knees prefer. Works: Quads, glutes and core.
Try: 3 sets of 10
Form cues
- Dumbbell upright at your chest.
- Sit back until you lightly touch the box.
- Chest up, knees over toes.
- Stand up tall.
Setup and the most common mistake
Hold one dumbbell upright against your chest, both hands under the top end. Put a box or bench behind you at about knee height. Feet shoulder-width.
Common mistake: Dropping onto the box and rocking back up. Touch it lightly and stand up without resting.
If goblet squat to box hurts
Don't push through sharp pain. These are the swaps LiftMend suggests with a similar movement, easier or kinder first:
General exercise information, not medical advice. If you have pain that is sharp, getting worse, or follows an injury, check with a doctor or physio first.
Follow a plan, not a list
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