Bodyweight Full Squat with Overhead Press
Squat deep with the hands at the shoulders, then stand and press both arms straight overhead in one movement; the thruster with no weight.
How to do it
Setup
Feet wider than the hips, hands at the shoulders, elbows forward.
Steps
- Squat as deep as you can with the chest up.
- Drive up and press the arms overhead as you stand.
- Bring the hands back to the shoulders on the way down.
Common mistakes
Pressing only after standing: the arms rise as the legs finish. Heels lifting in the deep squat: whole feet on the floor. Elbows flaring low in the bottom: keep them forward.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale on the press.
