Muscles worked
quads, glutes, hamstrings, calves, core
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barbell overhead squat
- Body part
- upper legs
- Equipment
- barbell
- Target muscle
- quads
- Muscle group
- glutes
Secondary muscles
How to perform it
- 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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