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Olympic WeightliftingAdvanced

Squat (Overhead) - Barbell

Equipment:Barbell
Type:Compound
Force:Push

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Quadriceps, Shoulders

Secondary

Abdominals, Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back, Triceps, Upper Back, Core

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Hold bar overhead, wide snatch grip.

  2. 2

    Arms locked, bar slightly behind head.

  3. 3

    Feet shoulder-width, toes out.

  4. 4

    Chest up, core braced.

  5. 5

    Squat down, keeping bar stable overhead.

  6. 6

    Maintain upright torso.

  7. 7

    Descend deep (hips below knees).

  8. 8

    Drive through heels to stand.

  9. 9

    Repeat.