How to Do Barbell Overhead Squat

Barbell Overhead Squat is a quads exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Quads

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Overhead Squat

  1. 01Press the barbell overhead with a wide snatch grip and lock your elbows completely.
  2. 02Set your feet slightly wider than shoulder width with toes pointed slightly outward.
  3. 03Descend into a deep squat while keeping the bar path directly over your midfoot.
  4. 04Drive through the floor to return to standing while keeping the chest elevated and core braced.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Overhead Squat

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Quads Extends the knee, driving squats, lunges and jumps.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Maintain active upward pressure on the bar throughout the entire movement to stabilize the shoulder girdle.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Overhead Squat questions

What muscles does Barbell Overhead Squat work?

Barbell Overhead Squat is catalogued as a quads exercise in A90 Training Club, with the quads as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Overhead Squat correctly?

Press the barbell overhead with a wide snatch grip and lock your elbows completely. Set your feet slightly wider than shoulder width with toes pointed slightly outward. Descend into a deep squat while keeping the bar path directly over your midfoot. Drive through the floor to return to standing while keeping the chest elevated and core braced.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Overhead Squat?

Maintain active upward pressure on the bar throughout the entire movement to stabilize the shoulder girdle.

Is Barbell Overhead Squat suitable for beginners?

Barbell Overhead Squat is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Overhead Squat?

Barbell Overhead Squat uses barbell.

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