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Do a Goblet Squat Hold to Assess Position and Core Strength
Hold a kettlebell or dumbbell in front of the chest and sit in the bottom of a squat to assess position, core strength, and low-back stability. Intro benchmark: one-third body weight for 30 seconds. Stronger benchmark: about half body weight for about 45 seconds.
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“Another one I like a lot here is simply a front squat or a goblet squat hold. So you're gonna hold a weight in front of your chest, whether a kettlebell is great here, a dumbbell is fine here, and you wanna hold about half of your body weight, go all the way to the bottom position and try to hold that for about 45 seconds.”
Andrew Huberman · Essentials: How to Assess & Improve All Aspects of Your Fitness | Dr. Andy Galpin · Sep 17, 2026 · 15:33 · YouTube ↗
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