Barbell Overhead Squat demonstration
Exercise

Barbell Overhead Squat

Quadriceps Barbell weight & reps

Also works: Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves, Abs

How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and toes slightly turned out.
  2. Hold the barbell with a wide grip, positioning it overhead with your arms fully extended.
  3. Engage your core and lower your body down into a squat position, keeping your chest up and knees tracking over your toes.
  4. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

In FYL you log the Barbell Overhead Squat as weight & reps — every set counts toward your volume, PRs and XP.

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