OVERHEAD SQUAT TIP.
By
Chuck - a man on a mission!
On Monday we did 100 Overhead Squats for time. As many of you quickly found, the Overhead Squat is a very challenging movement as there probably weren’t many times prior to performing his lift that you’ve had to ask your shoulders and upper body girdle to push upward while you yourself moved downward – this one is unique. One of the best tips that we can give for the OHS is to actively push the bar upward throughout the entire movement. Your arms and shoulders aren’t just holding the weight still and in place, but rather they are pushing the bar towards the ceiling while at the same time trying to pull the bar apart. Master this upper aspect of the OHS and the rest of the lift will become much easier to perform. I promise.
Today’s Workout:
Take any weight that you’d like from the ground to overhead.
Men = total moved weight must equal 7,000 lbs
Women = total moved weight must equal 4,500 lbs
River = stay sexy
11 Comments
February 5th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
1) So if I lift a Ford F-150, I’m good?
2) Can I swap out my workout for River’s?
February 5th, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Migs, thats active rest for you buddy
February 5th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
Now I’m sad that I already used up my workouts this week
That WOD looks like a lot of fun. Is this an option for February’s make up day?
February 5th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
What a scary morning. I sit down to breakfast, fire up the laptop, and suddenly see my own grimacing face looking back at me!
But the picture shows one other advantage of the OHS: right at this point it tends to de-emphasize one’s overhanging gut!
February 5th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
That workout looks scary!
Migs, if you lift the F-150 you wouldn’t have to swap River’s workout because you would already be doing it. Two birds I guess…
February 5th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
Interesting strategy issue. Donnie and I did 100# x 10 reps x 7 rounds, clean and jerk or snatch. Lighter weight, more reps seemed faster. Next time, I might try 132 x 24 kg kettlebell swings.
The Claw
February 5th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
Jim-I think I would rather do what you guys did instead of 132 kettlebell swings. For some reason it seems like it would be harder.
Evan-You needed the punishment.
Migs-My truck is here at the shop for you.
River-Keep up the good work.
February 5th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
If there is a makeup day in Feb, I’m going for Barbara! I’m not letting her have the last say in that WOD… she finished me off in 4 rounds… so I’m coming back for more
February 5th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
We’re going to have Bench Mark Make-up days at the end of every month KJ. You’ll have your revenge!
February 5th, 2010 at 7:50 pm
Happy to hear about the Bench Mark Make Up days! I have several to do.
February 5th, 2010 at 8:50 pm
I think Barbara will be my make up WOD too.