Dan John Was Right About Goblet Squats
Goblet squats work. I have seen Dan John mention Goblet Squats in print several times, most recently in his wonderful book Never Let Go. I need to mention to Dan that any time he writes about Goblet Squats he needs to include a picture or a video. To be honest from reading I never really understood what he meant. Now I know and, we have tried them. They are like a miracle exercise. I can only say TRY THEM! The goblet position is now our preferred method of loading for all beginners at MBSC. If we are going to load someone we are goiong to use the goblet position first. The upper body and the core muscle are forced to work to hold posture in a way that is not experienced in any other exercise. Think loading will be a problem? Take a look at this Rear Foot Elevated Goblet Squat
August 29, 2010 at 2:12 pm
I guess all those years of life and training experience and the hundreds/thousands of athletes he’s coached, Dan John has learnt a thing or too! Great coach. Try his stuff – it works – plain and simple.
August 28, 2010 at 2:31 pm
Yes, I have no problem with heel lifts if they make you squat more upright. I have never seen or heard of a problem from elevating the heels.
August 28, 2010 at 11:16 am
In the first video the athlete’s heel is elevated on a mat and he is wearing substantial shoes. Any comment on that?
August 27, 2010 at 7:33 am
Love that rear-elevated version, never thought of that! I’m calling that the DJMB move.