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Overhead Squat

Builds the legs.

StrengthBarbellControlledAll barbell exercisesAll legs exercises

What it works

Legs

How to do it

  1. 1Hold the bar locked out overhead with a wide grip, actively pushing up into it.
  2. 2Squat to full depth keeping the bar over the mid-foot and the arms locked.
  3. 3It demands serious shoulder and ankle mobility — start with a broomstick and only load it once the pattern holds.

Watch a form guide for the overhead squat

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