Overhead Squat
Also known as: OH Squat, Snatch Squat, Barbell Overhead Squat, ohs


How to do the Overhead Squat
Setup: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, barbell overhead with arms fully extended, grip wide, core engaged, chest up.
Movement: Squat down by pushing hips back and bending knees while keeping the barbell stable overhead. Return to standing by driving through heels and extending hips and knees.
Standards:
- Bar remains overhead with arms fully extended
- Hips descend below parallel if possible
- Heels stay on the ground, back neutral
Focus Points: Engage shoulders and core, maintain balance, keep bar over mid-foot, control depth and ascent.
Workouts with Overhead Squat
Rep ladder
Josh21-18-15-12-9-6-3 reps for timeOverhead Squat · Kipping Pull-UpFor Time
Lumberjack 20For timeDeadlift · Run · Kettlebell Swing · Run · Overhead Squat · Run · Burpee · Run · Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up · Run · Box Jump · Run · Dumbbell Squat Clean · RunFor Time
Nancy5 rounds for timeRun · Overhead SquatSimilar exercises
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