barbell overhead squat
barbell overhead squat exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: quads. Equipment: barbell.
- Target muscle
- quads
- Muscle group
- glutes
- Body part
- upper legs
- Equipment
- barbell
Secondary muscles
glutes, hamstrings, calves, core
How to perform
- 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.