Overhead squat with broomstick

Wayne Lowry · 10-04-2005, 07:55 PM

when doing this execise do you keep the broom handle overhead with arms extended through the entire movement? thanks, wayne

Eugene R. Allen · 10-04-2005, 09:53 PM

Yes - work on keeping the stick over your ears so that it is "directly" over your head, not simply above your head. It will help if you extend your arms and shoulders upward, keep your elbows locked and pull the stick apart. You should feel very worked throughout your shoulder girdle. Maintain a grip that puts the bar 8 to 12 inches overhead. Look up www.mikesgym.com and do the Burgener warm up before you work on the OHS. If you lean forward as you squat you need to work on your shoulder flexability. Make sure you stay heavy on your heels, don't push with your toes. Very, very important movement, do lots of Tabata squats in addition to your OHS. Start and stay light to perfect your form.

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10-04-2005, 07:55 PM	#1
Wayne Lowry Member Profile: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: seneca mo Posts: 17	when doing this execise do you keep the broom handle overhead with arms extended through the entire movement? thanks, wayne

10-04-2005, 09:53 PM	#2
Eugene R. Allen Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tacoma Washington Posts: 1,715	Yes - work on keeping the stick over your ears so that it is "directly" over your head, not simply above your head. It will help if you extend your arms and shoulders upward, keep your elbows locked and pull the stick apart. You should feel very worked throughout your shoulder girdle. Maintain a grip that puts the bar 8 to 12 inches overhead. Look up www.mikesgym.com and do the Burgener warm up before you work on the OHS. If you lean forward as you squat you need to work on your shoulder flexability. Make sure you stay heavy on your heels, don't push with your toes. Very, very important movement, do lots of Tabata squats in addition to your OHS. Start and stay light to perfect your form.