quadsbody weight

squat to overhead reach

squat to overhead reach is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and toes slightly turned out.

Step 2. Lower your body down into a squat position by bending your knees and pushing your hips back.

Step 3. As you come up from the squat, extend your arms overhead, reaching towards the ceiling.

Step 4. Return to the starting position by lowering your arms and bending your knees to squat down again.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

quads

Secondary muscles

gluteshamstringscore

Primary body parts

thighs

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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