Bodyweight Overhead Squat (female)

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Instructions:

  • 1Stand upright with your arms extended straight above your head, shoulder-width apart
  • 2Bend your knees and push your hips back as if you're about to sit in a chair
  • 3Continue bending knees until your thighs are parallel with the ground
  • 4Keep your chest up and your back straight as you perform the squat
  • 5Drive through your heels to stand back up, keeping your arms extended overhead throughout the movement

Tips:

  • Ensure your knees do not go past your toes during the squat to avoid knee injury
  • Try to keep your arms in line with your ears throughout the movement
  • Move slowly and control the movement to effectively engage all muscle groups
  • Keep your core engaged to support your upper body and maintain balance

Bodyweight Overhead Squat Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs