The Squat To Overhead Reach exercise is a combination movement that targets multiple muscle groups, including the legs, core, and shoulders. This exercise helps improve lower body strength, core stability, and shoulder mobility.
How to perform
To perform the Squat To Overhead Reach:1. Start by standing with your feet hip-width apart, toes slightly turned out.
2. Engage your core muscles and keep your chest lifted throughout the exercise.
3. Lower into a squat position, bending your knees and pushing your hips back as if you were sitting into a chair. Keep your weight in your heels and your knees in line with your toes.
4. As you reach the bottom of the squat position, extend your arms overhead, reaching towards the ceiling. Keep your arms straight and shoulders relaxed.
5. Pause at the bottom of the squat, then press through your heels and return to the starting position, lowering your arms back down to your sides.
6. Repeat the squat to overhead reach motion for the desired number of repetitions.
To make the exercise more challenging, you can hold onto a dumbbell, kettlebell, or resistance band while performing the movement. Make sure to maintain proper form throughout the exercise and avoid arching your back or letting your knees collapse inwards. Start with a light weight and gradually increase the resistance as you become more comfortable with the movement.
Equipment required
Body Weight
Body weight equipment includes items like resistance bands, stability balls, and suspension trainers. These tools are used for a wide range of exercises that focus on strength training, flexibility, balance, and stability. They are commonly used in bodyweight exercises that utilize the resistance of one's own body to build muscle and improve overall fitness.