Quads · Body weight · Beginner
How to do Squat To Overhead Reach
The squat to overhead reach is a bodyweight exercise that combines a traditional squat with an overhead arm extension. It targets the quadriceps while also engaging the glutes, hamstrings, and core. This movement helps improve lower body strength, mobility, and coordination.
- Primary muscle
- Quads
- Also works
- Glutes, Hamstrings and Core
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Legs
How to do Squat To Overhead Reach, step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and toes slightly turned out.
- Lower your body down into a squat position by bending your knees and pushing your hips back.
- As you come up from the squat, extend your arms overhead, reaching towards the ceiling.
- Return to the starting position by lowering your arms and bending your knees to squat down again.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Squat To Overhead Reach works your quads as the main mover, with help from your glutes, hamstrings and core.
Track Squat To Overhead Reach in SPLYT
Squat To Overhead Reach 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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