# Goblet Squat Alternatives **URL:** \ **Category:** Training Q&A \[Moderated\]\ **Created:** [January 31, 2025, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/goblet-squat-alternatives/16582 "2025-01-31T15:59:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bhughes5150](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/97f17d/32.png) [@bhughes5150](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/bhughes5150)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2025, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/goblet-squat-alternatives/16582/1 "2025-01-31T15:59:38Z")
Goblet Squats 8-12 @ RPE 8. My only option for loading these are homemade plate loadable dumbbells, which even up to 85lbs I’m still maxing out the reps. However it’s uncomfortable to hold. Should I increase number of lower weight warm up sets to hope to help get more fatigue in so maybe I don’t have to increase the weight as much to get to RPE 8? But then I don’t want to spend all day on one exercise. I know there are alternatives in the program and I was leaning towards Hack Squat but I was wondering when you list hack squat are you talking about a Hack Squat machine or a barbell hack squat which seems like a deadlift with the bar behind you? Lastly, would a front squat also be a good alternative? ---
**Author:** ![Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/jordan_feigenbaum/32/1315_2.png) [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Jordan_Feigenbaum)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2025, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/goblet-squat-alternatives/16582/2 "2025-01-31T16:01:24Z")
I probably wouldn’t do goblet squats in this slot if it can’t be loaded efficiently. For the hack squat version, I’m referring to the machine. I think the front squat is likely to be a bit too fatiguing in this slot. I’d favor a split squat, step up, or machine-based exercise, if possible.