Overhead Squat

Exercise Info

Level	Advanced
Muscle Group	Quads
Secondary Muscle	Abs, Calves, Glutes, Lower Back, Shoulders, Triceps
Exercise Type	Olympic Weightlifting
Equipment Required	Barbell
Force Type	Push
rating	3

The overhead squat involves holding the barbell over the head, so a light weight should be used until you get the technique right.
Its very important that your keep your chest out and back arched to keep it from rounding and causing injury.
Refer to the Squats page for additional tips.

Set up for the overhead squat but setting the rack to around shoulder height and loading on the weight you want to use.
Grip the bar at a wider than shoulder width grip, remove the bar and rest it on your upper chest.
Take a step back and position your feet at around should width apart.
Push the barbell above your head and hold it there with arms outstretched.
Keeping your eyes facing forward, head up and chest out, slowly squat down until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
Push up through the heels to raise yourself back up.
Repeat for desired reps.