Barbell Overhead Squat

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Learn how to do the Barbell Overhead Squat with proper form and technique. This barbell exercise primarily targets your Quads, with secondary emphasis on Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves, Core.

Barbell Overhead Squat exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Barbell Overhead Squat

Follow these steps to perform the Barbell Overhead Squat with correct form:

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

Barbell Overhead Squat Muscles Worked

Primary

quads

Secondary

gluteshamstringscalvescore

Exercise Details

Equipment
barbell
Body Part
upper legs
Category
Extended

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