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Overhead Squat Test

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Equipment

  • Broom Stick

Muscle Groups

  • Full Body

Purposes

  • Test functional strength.
  • Test dynamic flexibility.

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Description

  • Grasp a dowel with both hands, place feet shoulder width apart, and bring arms straight overhead with elbows extended.
  • Slowly squat down as far as possible while maintaing back straight and chest up.
  • Stand up, while keeping your arms extended toward the ceiling.
  • Repeat.

ProTip

  • Keep your back straight and chest up.

Mistakes

  • Bending the arms.
  • Allowing the heels to come off the ground.
  • Dropping the arms.