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.
Squats are a great tool, but like anything else, how you use the tool is most important. A hammer is great when hitting a nail, as long as you strike the nail instead of exploding your thumb. As it is, the goblet squat is my preferred exercise when introducing the squat to new clients. Whether Iâm working with an inexperienced athlete or a desk jockey with the mobility of a screwdriver, the goblet squat is an idiot-proof way to teach body awareness and squat mechanics.