Overhead Squat
Dallas Personal Trainer - It is VERY uncommon to see a Dallas Personal Trainer having his/her client perform this exercise. This is unfortunate because this exercise can improve the posture and flexibility of the shoulders to a massive degree. However, this exercise requires a very competent teacher who truly understands the exercise, all of the joints involved, all of the muscles involved, and how flexibility or inflexibility in each joint or muscle can affect the performance of the exercise. As a results most Dallas trainers do not feel adequate to approach this exercise (largely because they cannot even perform it correctly themselves....and thank goodness they realize the foolishness of the blind leading the blind and as a result, they just avoid the exercise altogether). Unfortunately, this exercise is a phenomenal tool that should truly be utilized by most people in their quest to gain flexibly, strength, and coordination.
Rack a barbell on a squat rack above head level. The weight used should be very light at first until you have mastered this exercise. Step under the bar and grip it with a very wide grip (at least 4-6 inches wider than your bench press grip). Completely lock your arms out and squat as low as necessary to lift the bar off the rack without bending your arms, keeping the barbell overhead. Step back, get your feet set at about a shoulder width stance and squat down as low as possible, while keeping your weight on you heels. In order to do this, your arms will need to rotate back slightly as you squat down, keeping the weight over your center of gravity. You will feel the lower back and all of the muscles across the back of your shoulders contract tightly. Squat back up and repeat. Keep your head up and your arms locked throughout the exercise.
As always, we do not recommend performing any exercise without the supervision of a highly qualified Dallas personal trainer. This exercise description is for informational purposes only. Consult your doctor before attempting any workout program or attempting this exercise or any other exercise on this website.
Rack a barbell on a squat rack above head level. The weight used should be very light at first until you have mastered this exercise. Step under the bar and grip it with a very wide grip (at least 4-6 inches wider than your bench press grip). Completely lock your arms out and squat as low as necessary to lift the bar off the rack without bending your arms, keeping the barbell overhead. Step back, get your feet set at about a shoulder width stance and squat down as low as possible, while keeping your weight on you heels. In order to do this, your arms will need to rotate back slightly as you squat down, keeping the weight over your center of gravity. You will feel the lower back and all of the muscles across the back of your shoulders contract tightly. Squat back up and repeat. Keep your head up and your arms locked throughout the exercise.
As always, we do not recommend performing any exercise without the supervision of a highly qualified Dallas personal trainer. This exercise description is for informational purposes only. Consult your doctor before attempting any workout program or attempting this exercise or any other exercise on this website.
Overhead Squat with a Stick |
Overhead Squat with a Barbell |