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Seated Dumbbell Goblet Press

Seated to standing pattern teaches proper squat depth and builds confidence in the goblet squat

LegsBeginnerStrengthPush

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: Shoulders
Muscle groupLegs
DifficultyBeginner
TypeStrength · Push
Sets & reps5 sets × 12-15 reps
Estimated calories burned~50 kcal

How to do it

  1. Step 1: Sit on a bench or chair holding a dumbbell vertically at your chest
  2. Step 2: Plant your feet shoulder-width apart
  3. Step 3: Drive through your heels to stand up out of the seat
  4. Step 4: Squeeze your glutes at the top
  5. Step 5: Lower back down with control to the seated position and repeat

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Seated to standing pattern teaches proper squat depth and builds confidence in the goblet squat

Common mistakes

Letting the knees cave inward when standing up from the seat

Make it harder

Increase the dumbbell weight or remove the seat for a full squat

Make it easier

Use a higher seat and a lighter dumbbell

Breathing

Exhale standing up, inhale sitting back down

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