Proprioception, also often referred to as the sixth sense, was developed by the nervous system as a means to keep track of and control the different parts of the body. An example that enables one to best understand this sensory system is one showing what happens if this sensory system is no longer there.
The few coaching cues involved in the goblet squat more than suffice to get the job done: 1  Hold a weight against the chest. 2  Position your feet so your stance is a smidge outside shoulder-width, with your toes pointed slightly out. 3  Drop it like it's hot.  Go down as low as you can while keeping your feet flat on the floor.
1. Do squats. There are tons of different squat exercises you can do, but the basic idea is this: With your legs shoulder-width apart, lower your bum down to the ground until your thighs are parallel with the ground. Balance here for at least three seconds before pushing up. 1  Try doing squats with an exercise ball.