Squat to Overhead Reach with Twist

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Exercise overview

Training details

Quadriceps Glutes Core Shoulders Upper Back

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × reps

2 × 8 / side

Rest

30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

01Begin standing with your feet shoulder-width apart.
02Lower into a squat, keeping your chest lifted and back straight.
03Push through your heels to rise back up, extending your arms overhead.
04As you reach the top, twist your torso to one side while keeping arms extended.
05Return to center, squat down again, and repeat on the other side.

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