The Barbell Overhead Squat Workout
Jun 15, 2013
Here is a complete guide to one of the most difficult exercises, The Barbell Overhead Squat
The Overhead Squat!
Obviously this is one of the most advanced and difficult exercises one can perform. The benefits of this movement are dramatic and effective, especially in the core, lats, and legs. The one thing about this movement is that it requires a lot of technique and guidance to understand precisely how to do it.
In the below video I cover a few different variations to help you progress to the level of being an expert and seeing the benefits of this movement. The workout program below is an example of how to structure this exercise within a workout for massive results and a killer leg workout. Depending on your level of expertise swap in the Overhead Ball Squat with the workout program lusted below if you are not at the level of performing it free standing.
The Videos
The Workouts
Obviously this is one of the most advanced and difficult exercises one can perform. The benefits of this movement are dramatic and effective, especially in the core, lats, and legs. The one thing about this movement is that it requires a lot of technique and guidance to understand precisely how to do it.
In the below video I cover a few different variations to help you progress to the level of being an expert and seeing the benefits of this movement. The workout program below is an example of how to structure this exercise within a workout for massive results and a killer leg workout. Depending on your level of expertise swap in the Overhead Ball Squat with the workout program lusted below if you are not at the level of performing it free standing.
The Videos
The Workouts
Week 1
Day 1
| Exercise | Sets | Reps | Muscle Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbell Overhead Squat | 3 | 10 | Legs |
| Barbell Squat With Band | 3 | 30 | Legs |
| Barbell Front Lunge | 3 | 5 | Legs |
| SUPER-SET | 0 | 0 | TIPS |
| Dumbbell Straight Legged Deadlift | 3 | 8 | Legs |
| END | 0 | 0 | TIPS |
| Standing Barbell Military Press | 3 | 10 | Shoulders |
| Standing Dumbbell Side Raise Both Arms | 3 | 6 | Shoulders |
| Tri-Set | 0 | 0 | TIPS |
| Standing Dumbbell Front Raise Alternating Arms | 3 | 6 | Shoulders |
| Tri-Set | 0 | 0 | TIPS |
| Standing Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise Both Arms | 3 | 6 | Shoulders |
| END | 0 | 0 | TIPS |
