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1.01
AerobicBody weight

Bodyweight Full Squat with Overhead Press

Intensity
duration
MET
4energy expenditure
Type
Aerobic

Target muscles

  • Quads25%
  • Hamstrings25%
  • Calves15%
  • Glutes25%
  • Shoulders10%
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How to do it

Pause briefly at the bottom of each squat before driving up.

  1. 1

    Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. 2

    Lower your body into a deep squat, keeping your back straight and chest lifted.

  3. 3

    As you rise from the squat, extend your arms overhead into a press.

  4. 4

    Lower your arms back to your sides as you descend into the next squat.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Expert tip

Ensure proper form by keeping your chest up and core engaged throughout the movement to prevent injury and maximize the effectiveness of the exercise.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Knees collapsing inward during descent
  • ✕Rising onto the toes during the squat
  • ✕Pressing arms forward instead of overhead
Bodyweight Full Squat with Overhead Press · 1.01