Squat (arms overhead) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Adductor Magnus, Soleus, Quadriceps
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Overhead Squat
How to: Squat (arms overhead)
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and arms extended overhead.
- Lower your body into a squat, keeping your chest up and back straight.
- Lower until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
- Return to the starting position by pushing through your heels.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the knees to cave inward.
- Not going low enough in the squat.
- Lifting the heels off the ground.
Modifications
- Perform the squat with a chair behind you to assist with balance.
- Reduce the range of motion by squatting only halfway.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Push through your heels to activate your glutes more effectively.
- Ensure your knees track over your toes during the squat.
Squat (arms overhead) Alternatives
Tags
squat
strength
glutes
thighs
body weight
legs