Movements

Overhead squat

Barbell

Squat with the bar locked out overhead.

How it’s done

  1. Wide snatch grip, bar locked out overhead, arms pushing up into the bar.
  2. Squat as deep as you can with the bar over mid-foot.
  3. Stand up without letting the bar drift forward.

Coaching tips

A mobility test. Push up into the bar the whole time.

Scaling options

PVC pipe or empty bar, or a front squat.

Not sure about a movement? Ask a coach before you start, and scale it to what feels right today.