Squat to Overhead Reach
Description
This exercise involves performing a squat while simultaneously reaching overhead with both arms. It engages the lower body muscles, as well as the shoulders and core.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Squat to Overhead Reach Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing forward.
- Hold a dumbbell or kettlebell in both hands at chest level.
- Lower your body into a squat position by bending your knees and pushing your hips back.
- As you stand up, press the weight overhead, extending your arms fully.
- Lower the weight back to your chest as you lower back into the squat position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Squat to Overhead Reach Form & Visual
Squat to Overhead Reach Benefits
- Strengthens lower body muscles such as quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes
- Improves core stability and balance
- Increases shoulder mobility and flexibility
- Engages upper body muscles such as deltoids, trapezius, and rhomboids
- Can be modified for different fitness levels and goals
- Helps improve overall functional fitness and daily activities
Squat to Overhead Reach Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
- Calves
- Core
- Shoulders
- Triceps
Squat to Overhead Reach Variations & Alternatives
- Squat to Overhead Press
- Squat to Overhead Medicine Ball Toss
- Squat to Overhead Dumbbell Press
- Squat to Overhead Kettlebell Swing
- Squat to Overhead Barbell Press
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