The barbell overhead squat is a compound exercise that targets the quads and requires holding a barbell overhead while performing a squat. It demands significant strength, balance, mobility, and coordination.
Also Works
GlutesHamstringsCalvesCore
How to Perform
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.