
Overhead Squat
Take the bar from the floor to the chest, then overhead. Keep arms extended above the head as you descend until the thighs are parallel.
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Type
- Olympic lifting
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force direction
- Push
- Muscles
- 10
Form sequence
01 · stance
Start out by having a barbell in front of you on the floor. Your feet should be wider than shoulder width apart from each other.
02 · lift
Bend the knees and use a pronated grip (palms facing you) to grab the barbell. Your hands should be at a wider than shoulder width apart from each other before lifting. Once you are positioned, lift the barbell up until you can rest it on your chest.
03 · start
Move the barbell over and slightly behind your head and make sure your arms are fully extended. Keep your head up at all times and also maintain a straight back. Retract your shoulder blades. This is your starting position.
04 · descend · Key step
Slowly lower the weight by bending your knees until your thighs are parallel to the ground while inhaling. Tip: Keep your back straight while performing this exercise to avoid any injuries and your arms should remain extended and over your head at all times.
05 · stand
Now use your feet and legs to help bring the weight back up to the starting position while exhaling.
06 · repeat
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
What's working
3D
- Quadriceps
Primary · 227 exercises
- Rectus Abdominis
Secondary · 152 exercises
- Gastrocnemius
Secondary · 209 exercises
- Gluteus Maximus
Secondary · 242 exercises
- Hamstrings
Secondary · 277 exercises
- Erector Spinae
Secondary · 131 exercises
- Anterior Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
- Lateral Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
- Posterior Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
- Triceps Brachii
Secondary · 221 exercises
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