Overhead Squat

 

In this version of the squat you hold the bar overhead as you perform the exercise.

Steps onOverhead Squat

• Stand with your feet a bit wider than shoulder width apart with your toes pointed slightly outward.
• Grasp a barbell using a wide side snatch grip with your arms and elbows fully extended.
• Keeping the bar overhead, bend your knees and lower your body until your thighs are parallel with the floor.
• Return to starting position.

Targeted Muscles

• Deltoids
• Erector Spinae
• Gastrocnemius
• Gluteus
• Hamstrings
• Rectus Abdominis
• Triceps
• Vastus Group