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You are here: Experts > Recreation/Outdoors > Bodybuilding > Strength Training > goblet squat
Expert: Rich Ruffing - 9/12/2008
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Hello
I have read in articles about goblet squat, whereby you cupped a dumbell vertically close to your chest and squat, saying this is probably the best exercise for the lower body. Apparently you have to squat beyond the knee level. Is this exercise probably the best for your lower body and if you have to squat below knee level, is this bad for the knees?
Thank you.
Sincerely
Eddie Chan
Answer
Hi Eddie. Any type of squatting pattern can be great for the lower body. I wouldn't classify classify the goblet squat as the best overall version. What may be the best for you, may not be the best for me. Personally, I believe most trainees should include a squat based pattern in their training regimen whether it's a goblet squat, front squat, back squat, etc..
I think you're asking about squatting below parallel. If it's pain free and you're able to perform the movement properly, no, this is not bad for the knees. Watch people perform every day movements or play in a sporting event. What you'll probably see a good majority of the time is people performing squats below parallel. The whole, "Don't squat below parallel statement" was something that was just thrown out there without any real evidence to show that it's always damaging to the knees.
Don't just latch on to general guidelines are what others consider to be the "best". Take more of an individualistic approach.
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