CrossFit: Overhead Squats (sort of)
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“The overhead squat is the ultimate core exercise, the heart of the snatch, and peerless in developing effective athletic movement.
This functional gem trains for efficient transfer of energy from large to small body parts-the essence of sport movement. For this reason it is an indispensable tool for developing speed and power.
The overhead squat also demands and develops functional flexibility, and similarly develops the squat by amplifying and cruelly punishing faults in squat posture, movement, and stability.
The overhead squat is to midline control, stability, and balance what the clean and snatch are to power -unsurpassed.”-Coach Greg Glassman
Overhead squat 3-3-3-3-3 reps
This was my first time attempting overhead squats, which are extremely hard. I ended up spending the whole time working on technique and shoulder flexibility. I don’t have the bio-mechanics down, so every time I start to squat, my chest comes forward, and my arms come forward with it, which means that the bar that I’m holding over my head starts to come forward as well. Which is not good.
Anyway, shoulder flexibility is something I’ve always needed to work on, so this morning was good. Also, going to the morning class was a welcome change - it was a good way to start the day.