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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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“"You're going to hold a weight in front of your chest, whether a kettlebell is great here, a dumbbell is fine here. And you want to hold about half of your body weight. Go all the way to the bottom position. And try to hold that for about 45 seconds."”
huberman · Dr. Andy Galpin: How to Assess & Improve All Aspects of Your Fitness | Huberman Lab Guest Series · Jan 18, 2023 · 1:24:40 · open ↗
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