Squat to Overhead Reach With Twist
Description
This exercise involves performing a squat while simultaneously reaching overhead with a twist. It engages the lower body, core, and upper body muscles.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Squat to Overhead Reach With Twist Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing forward.
- Hold a dumbbell or kettlebell in both hands at chest height.
- Squat down as low as you can while keeping your heels on the ground and your chest up.
- As you stand up, press the weight overhead and twist your torso to one side.
- Lower the weight back to your chest and squat down again.
- As you stand up, press the weight overhead and twist your torso to the opposite side.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Squat to Overhead Reach With Twist Form & Visual
Squat to Overhead Reach With Twist Benefits
- Strengthens core muscles
- Improves balance and stability
- Targets multiple muscle groups including abs, back, shoulders, and arms
- Can be modified for different fitness levels
- Can be done at home with minimal equipment
Squat to Overhead Reach With Twist Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
- Core muscles (including obliques)
- Shoulders
- Triceps
Squat to Overhead Reach With Twist Variations & Alternatives
- squat-to-overhead-reach
- squat-to-overhead-reach-with-rotation
- squat-to-overhead-press-with-twist
- squat-to-press-with-rotation
- twisting-squat-to-overhead-reach
