Barbell overhead squat

How to do it

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

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This page is for information and doesn’t replace a professional. If you have an injury or a medical condition, ask first. Data from the open catalogue hasaneyldrm/exercises-dataset, MIT licence.