squat to overhead reach
A upper legs exercise targeting the quads, performed with body weight.
How to do squat to overhead reach
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and toes slightly turned out.
Lower your body down into a squat position by bending your knees and pushing your hips back.
As you come up from the squat, extend your arms overhead, reaching towards the ceiling.
Return to the starting position by lowering your arms and bending your knees to squat down again.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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