Overhead Squat
Weight & Reps
Details
NameOverhead Squat
EquipmentBarbell
Primary MuscleFull Body
Instructions
- 1Take hold of a barbell with a double overhand grip. Use a wider grip, but not to the point of shoulder discomfort.
- 2Raise the barbell overhead and straighten your arms.
- 3Draw your shoulders back, brace your core, and position your feet in a comfortable stance for squatting.
- 4Inhale and descend.
- 5Keep your heels in contact with the floor and move down until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
- 6Hold briefly and press through your heels to drive yourself up.
- 7Extend your knees and hips fully, exhaling near the top and keeping the barbell directly overhead.