Barbell Overhead Squat
Performing the: A Step-by-Step Tutorial Barbell Overhead Squat
- Position yourself under the barbell, placing it across the back of your shoulders and gripping it wider than shoulder-width apart; then, lift the barbell off the rack by pushing up with your legs and straightening your torso.
- Take a few steps back, plant your feet shoulder-width apart, and point your toes slightly outwards.
- Lower your body into a deep squat, keeping your chest up and your back straight, while simultaneously pushing the barbell directly overhead, extending your arms fully.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom of the squat, then drive your body back up to the starting position, maintaining control of the barbell overhead throughout the movement.
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