Barbell Overhead Squat
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Equipment
The barbell overhead squat is a compound exercise that targets strength, stability, and mobility. It involves squatting with a barbell held overhead, engaging the shoulders and core for balance and strength while working the lower body through a full range of motion.
How to do it
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell overhead with a wide grip.
- Engage the core and ensure the bar is directly over the midline of the body.
- Descend into a squat by bending the knees and hips, keeping the chest upright.
- Lower until thighs are parallel to the ground or deeper, maintaining the bar position.
- Press through the heels to return to standing, keeping the bar steady overhead.
Muscles worked
Primary Deltoid Anterior Deltoid Lateral Quadriceps Trapezius Upper Fibers
Secondary Erector Spinae Gluteus Maximus Obliques Triceps Brachii
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