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How to Do Heels-Elevated Goblet Squat — Form, Muscles & Tips

Learn how to do the Heels-Elevated Goblet Squat: step-by-step form, muscles worked, dumbbell setup, and common mistakes. Free workout tracker included.

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How to perform this exercise

  1. Place weight plates or a wedge under your heels.
  2. Hold a dumbbell vertically at your chest with both hands, elbows pointing down.
  3. Squat down by pushing your knees out and sitting back between your heels.
  4. The heel elevation allows a deeper, more upright squat.
  5. Lower until your thighs are parallel to the floor or deeper.
  6. Drive through your heels to press back up.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.