Overhead Squat with pole or light bar
- Beginner
- Hamstrings · Quadriceps · Glutes · Abdominals
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Setup instructions
1) Stand tall with a slight bend in the knees. Keep the chest up, core and glutes tight.
2) Hold a very light bar or pole above the crown of your head - arms extended up with a very slight bend in the elbows.
Perform instructions
1) Slowly bend your legs and lower yourself into a squat position.
Keep the arms overhead if possible
2) Keep the chest up, core tight back flat and head neutral.
3) Lower into a squat to your maximum range of motion without lifting the heels
4) Press into the heels and drive back to the starting position.
5) Repeat for the required reps.
Anatomy
Health benefits
Flexibility · Recovery
Skills
Coordination · Balance
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