Bodyweight Full Squat with Overhead Press Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Quadriceps
Equipment
Body weight
Body Part
Plyometrics
Primary Muscle
Quadriceps
Secondary Muscles
Deltoids, Gluteus Maximus
Intensity
medium
Category
strength
Skill Level
intermediate
Estimated Calories
6
Alternate Names
Overhead Squat

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Bodyweight Full Squat with Overhead Press

  1. Start standing with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Lower your body into a squat position, keeping your chest lifted and back straight.
  3. As you rise back to standing, press your arms straight up overhead.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

  • Letting the knees cave in during the squat.
  • Leaning too far forward instead of keeping a neutral spine.
  • Not fully engaging the core.

Modifications

  • Perform the squat to a chair or bench for added stability.
  • Use a wider stance for more support.

Tips

  • Ensure your feet are shoulder-width apart for stability.
  • Keep your chest up and back straight during the squat.
  • Engage your core to maintain balance throughout the movement.

Tags

squat
strength
plyometrics
bodyweight
lower body
overhead press

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