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.
How to do the Dumbbell Squat: 1  Step 1: Stand up while grasping a dumbbell in each hand. 2  Your palms should be facing the side of your legs. 3  Step 2: Your legs should be shoulder width apart with your toes pointed slightly out.4  Step 3: Start to lower your torso by bending your knees. Step 2: Your legs should be shoulder width apart with your toes pointed slightly out. 2  Step 3: Start to lower your torso by bending your knees. 3  Continue moving down until your thighs are parallel to the floor. 4  Step 4: Raise your torso by pushing the floor with the heel of your foot as you straighten your legs.