Overhead Squat
Learn how to do Overhead Squat with proper form. Watch the 4K video, see which muscles are worked, and follow step-by-step instructions.
Overhead Squat is a Olympic Barbell exercise that primarily targets the Quadriceps, with secondary activation of the कंधे, नितंब, Hamstrings. It has a MET value of 7, meaning a 70kg person burns approximately 245 calories in a 30-minute session..
How to Do Overhead Squat
The overhead squat is a full-body movement that builds lower body strength, shoulder stability, and core control.
💡 Instructions:
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell overhead with arms fully extended.
Keep your chest up, brace your core, and lock your elbows.
Push your hips back and bend your knees to squat down, keeping the bar in line with your midfoot.
Lower until your thighs are at least parallel to the floor or deeper if mobility allows.
Drive through your heels to return to the starting position while maintaining the bar overhead.
⚠️ Common mistakes:
Letting the bar drift forward.
Bending the elbows.
Allowing the chest to collapse forward.
Losing balance due to lack of core engagement.
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Equipment
- Olympic Barbell
Calories Burned Doing Overhead Squat
कैलोरी कैलकुलेटर
MET 7कैलोरी = MET × वज़न (kg) × समय (घंटे)
Quick Facts: Overhead Squat
- Type
- Olympic Barbell exercise
- Primary muscle
- Quadriceps
- Secondary muscles
- कंधे, नितंब, Hamstrings
- MET value
- 7
- Calories (30 min, 70kg)
- ≈ 245 cal
- Video quality
- 4K with male and female demonstrations
FAQ: Overhead Squat
What muscles does Overhead Squat work?
Overhead Squat primarily targets the Quadriceps, with secondary engagement of the कंधे, नितंब, Hamstrings.
How do you do Overhead Squat correctly?
The overhead squat is a full-body movement that builds lower body strength, shoulder stability, and core control. 💡 Instructions: Stand with your feet...
Is Overhead Squat good for beginners?
Overhead Squat has a MET value of 7, indicating a high intensity exercise best suited for intermediate to advanced athletes.
What equipment do you need for Overhead Squat?
Overhead Squat requires: Olympic Barbell.
What are the benefits of Overhead Squat?
Overhead Squat strengthens the Quadriceps, engages the कंधे and नितंब and Hamstrings.
What exercises are similar to Overhead Squat?
Similar exercises to Overhead Squat include Alternating Single-Arm Dumbbell Thruster, Barbell Thruster, Bent-Over Bulgarian Split Squat with Dumbbells, Dumbbell Alternating Lunge.
Is Overhead Squat better than Alternating Single-Arm Dumbbell Thruster?
Both Overhead Squat and Alternating Single-Arm Dumbbell Thruster target the Quadriceps. Choose based on your available equipment and training goals.
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