I posted a thread about Goblet Squats over in Training and Nutrition. But, I think they are "the cat's meow" for us older folks. So, I'm referencing that thread here.

A bit of background may be in order. There is little doubt that the squat is the king of exercises for its' effectiveness in strengthening and building useful muscle. Pre-trauma I did lots of them along with the other folks in the gym. At one point even had a Squats Day where we would do nothing but squats for the whole time. But, squats are dangerous, very dangerous. Done improperly they can cause injury that can be life altering.

During my rehab I've been looking for something to take their place and would be safer as well as suit my altered body. Enter Goblet Squats. After discovering them I tried them at home with a book. Yesterday I did them in the gym with a 25# dumbbell. I squatted over a weight bench for two reasons. First to have a place to go if I needed to bail. Second, to positively limit how far I could squat.

So, journey over to the other forum if you wish. Mostly give them a try. Bet you like them.