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Barbell Squat (Overhead)

  • Advanced
  • Barbell
  • Quadriceps · Hamstrings · Glutes · Abdominals

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Setup instructions

1) Stand tall with your chest up, core tight, back flat and head neutral.

2) Lift the bar above your head - keep a slight bend in your elbows.

Perform instructions

1) Slowly bend your legs and lower yourself into a squat position. Keep the chest up, core tight, back flat and head neutral.

2) Lower your legs until they’re at least parallel to the floor.

3) Pause for a second at the bottom. Press into the heels and drive back to the starting position.

4) Repeat.

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