Bodyweight Full Squat with Overhead Press (V2)
Expert Advice
Keep your weight on your heels and drive through them to stand up, which will help engage your glutes and protect your knees.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Lower into a full squat position while keeping your arms straight and raised overhead.
- Press through your heels to stand up, maintaining your arms overhead.
- Lower your arms as you descend back into the squat.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Bodyweight Full Squat with Overhead Press (V2) primarily targets the Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Shoulders, with Cardio mechanics using Body Weight. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Quads25%
Hamstrings25%
Glutes25%
Shoulders25%
Equipment
Body Weight
Exercise Type
Cardio
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 20s
Intermediate3 x 30s
Advanced4 x 45s
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Bodyweight Full Squat with Overhead Press (V2) work?
Bodyweight Full Squat with Overhead Press (V2) primarily targets the Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Shoulders. It is classified as a Cardio exercise performed with Body Weight.
How many sets and reps should I do for Bodyweight Full Squat with Overhead Press (V2)?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 20s. Intermediate lifters can do 3 sets of 30s. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 45s. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Bodyweight Full Squat with Overhead Press (V2) suitable for beginners?
Bodyweight Full Squat with Overhead Press (V2) is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
