V Squat vs Goblet Squat
Which one fits your Leg workout plan?
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V Squat and Goblet Squat are close in use — 7,693 vs 5,025 sessions logged. What separates them is Leg loading and form.
Compare the benefits of V Squat and Goblet Squat and pick the one that fits your Leg workout.
V Squat vs Goblet Squat: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Goblet Squat more often — 7,693 sessions compared to 5,025 for V Squat.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. V Squat and Goblet Squat differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How V Squat and Goblet Squat Differ
| What differs | V Squat | Goblet Squat |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a dumbbell |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 5,025 sessions | 7,693 sessions |
How to Do V Squat
V Squat Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Tighten your abdomen and keep your waist straight, then bend at the hip to lower your buttocks down.
- 2. Allow your knees to bend naturally until your thighs are vertical to your body.
- 3. Push strongly through the center of your feet to rise up.
- 4. As your buttocks rise, straighten your knees and hips in sequence, and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lean your upper body too far forward.
- 2. Keep your chest up and engage your core to avoid bending your waist.
- 3. Don't excessively bend your waist while trying to keep it straight.
- 4. Please do not stick your hips too far back.
- 5. Make sure your feet do not come off the ground.
- 6. When standing up, please ensure your knees do not come together.
For a full V Squat guide with alternatives and benefits, see the V Squat exercise guide.
How to Do Goblet Squat
Goblet Squat Muscles Worked: Leg
Form
- 1. Tighten your abdomen and keep your waist straight, then bend at the hips to lower your buttocks down.
- 2. Lower yourself until your knees naturally bend and your thighs are parallel to the ground.
- 3. Push strongly through the center of your feet to rise up.
- 4. As your buttocks rise, straighten your knees and hips in sequence, returning to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lean your upper body too far forward.
- 2. Keep your chest up and engage your core to avoid bending your waist.
- 3. Don't excessively bend your waist while trying to keep it straight.
- 4. Please do not stick your hips too far back.
- 5. Make sure your feet do not lift off the ground.
- 6. When standing up, please ensure your knees do not come together.
For a full Goblet Squat guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Goblet Squat exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Leg, V Squat or Goblet Squat?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Leg, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do V Squat and Goblet Squat need?
V Squat needs a machine, and Goblet Squat needs a dumbbell.
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