Bell drops — elbows sag
Upper back and arms fatigue; the goblet position is lost.
Overactive muscles
Pec majorLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollLats↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Lunge · Lower Body
KB Goblet Split Squat
Coaching cues
- Hold a kettlebell at chest height in a goblet position; split stance
- Upright torso is enforced by the anterior load
- Lower straight down; drive through front heel
- Great for teaching split squat mechanics with automatic posture feedback
Common faults 2
Knee caves inward
Adductors override glutes even in the coached goblet position.
Overactive muscles
Adductor complexTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollAdductors↗Foam RollTFL↗StretchButterfly adductor stretch↗