barbell overhead squat

A upper legs exercise targeting the quads, performed with barbell.

barbell overhead squat demonstration
barbell overhead squat — demonstration

Body part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Barbell

Target muscles

Quads

Secondary muscles

Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves, Core

How to do barbell overhead squat

  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.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Quads

Secondary

GlutesHamstringsCalvesCore

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