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Exercise: BB Over Head (OH) Squat

person doing BB Over Head (OH) Squat
person doing BB Over Head (OH) Squat
person doing BB Over Head (OH) Squat

Primary Muscles:

Secondary Muscles:

  • Erector Spinae

Body Area:

  • Legs
  • Back
  • Glutes
  • Shoulders

Movement Type:

Equipment:

Training Category:

  • Resistance
  • Mobility

Proper Steps:

Begin in your squat stance with strong posture and BB in both hands, palms facing down
Grip the bar at a width that places it in the crease of the hip when holding it at arms’ length
Hold the bar in line above your shoulders and mid foot 
Once stable, squat at a controlled speed to full depth, standing again with the bar overhead. 
Elbows must remain locked throughout the lift and the bar overhead until you return to a full standing position