Exercise Lab

Single PowerBlock Overhead Squat

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Equipment

  • PowerBlock

Muscle Groups

  • Abs & Core
  • Legs
  • Shoulders

Purposes

  • Coordination.
  • Flexibility.
  • Strength.

Description

  • Start with one dumbbell overhead.
  • Keep your arm straight and squat down until your other hand touches the floor.
  • Stand up again, keeping the dumbbell overhead.

ProTip

  • Keep your arm straight and the dumbbell balanced overhead.

Mistakes

  • Bad posture.
  • Bending your arm or letting the dumbbell go too far forward or back.
  • Not keeping you heels on the ground.