Overhead Barbell Squat
- Primary muscles
- Quads, Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings, Shoulders, Lower back, Abs
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement pattern
- Squat
Steps
- 1 Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and toes pointed slightly out. Hold a barbell overhead with a wide overhand grip, arms fully extended.
- 2 Keeping the barbell directly overhead, hinge at your hips and bend your knees to lower into a deep squat.
- 3 Drive through your heels to extend your hips and knees, returning to the standing position while keeping the barbell overhead.
