squat to overhead reach with twist
The squat to overhead reach with twist is a dynamic bodyweight exercise that combines a traditional squat with an overhead reach and torso twist, targeting the quads, glutes, hamstrings, and core. It enhances lower body strength, core stability, and rotational mobility.
Difficulty
Equipment: Bodyweight
Duration: 45seconds
Calories: ~3/per minute
FLEXIBILITY
Target Muscle
quadsLOWER QUADS
Secondary Muscles
gluteshamstringscore
Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and toes slightly turned out.
- Lower your body into a squat position by bending your knees and pushing your hips back.
- As you come up from the squat, raise your arms overhead and twist your torso to one side.
- Return to the starting position and repeat the squat, this time twisting your torso to the opposite side.
- Continue alternating sides with each squat repetition.
