Quads · Barbell · Advanced
How to do Barbell Overhead Squat
The barbell overhead squat is a compound exercise that targets the quads and requires holding a barbell overhead while performing a squat. It demands significant strength, balance, mobility, and coordination.
- Primary muscle
- Quads
- Also works
- Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves and Core
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Advanced
- Category
- Legs
How to do Barbell Overhead Squat, step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and toes slightly turned out.
- Hold the barbell with a wide grip, positioning it overhead with your arms fully extended.
- Engage your core and lower your body down into a squat position, keeping your chest up and knees tracking over your toes.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles worked
Barbell Overhead Squat works your quads as the main mover, with help from your glutes, hamstrings, calves and core.
Track Barbell Overhead Squat in SPLYT
Barbell Overhead Squat is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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