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barbell overhead squat

Legs ·Barbell ·Beginner

barbell overhead squat demonstration

Muscles worked

Quads Glutes Hamstrings Calves Core

How to do barbell overhead squat

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and toes slightly turned out.
  2. Hold the barbell with a wide grip, positioning it overhead with your arms fully extended.
  3. Engage your core and lower your body down into a squat position, keeping your chest up and knees tracking over your toes.
  4. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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