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Visual demonstration of the Dumbbell Goblet 2 Sec Hold Squat exercise

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Intermediate

Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement type
Strength
Primary muscles
Glutes Quadriceps
Secondary muscles
Biceps
Equipment
Dumbbells
Exercise guide

Dumbbell Goblet 2 Sec Hold Squat

4 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Dumbbell Goblet 2 Sec Hold Squat is a free weights exercise targeting Quadriceps (Quadriceps Femoris), Glutes (gluteus maximus, gluteus mideus) using Dumbbells.

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How to perform it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell vertically against your chest with both hands, between your palms. Keep your elbows pointed downward.
  2. Push your hips back and bend your knees until your thighs are just lower than parallel to the floor.
  3. Hold the squat position for 2 seconds, keeping your chest up and your weight distributed evenly through your heels.
  4. Push through your heels to return to the standing position, squeezing your glutes at the top. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Dumbbell Goblet 2 Sec Hold Squat

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