Overhead Squat

Overhead Squat

Squat
Mastery
Level: 10
Target Action: Dynamic
Assistance
Kit: Barbell
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Squat variations form a cornerstone of many strength programmes as a potent stimulus for neuromuscular adaptation. With such potency comes great necessity for technical perfection if we are to have the maximal positive effect on complex sports skills and cap the potential downsides from poor technique. The technical model for squatting in the SSOS is derived from our technical model for vertical plyometrics.
What series of strength exercise would, if performed optimally, demonstrate the extremes of human movement and maximally test local and global stability strategies with high relevance to sports performance? The Mastery Theme houses these exercises across all 14 Exercise Categories. The most extreme demands of multiple Exercise Categories completely converge leaving absolutely nowhere for movement deficiencies to hide. These exercises demonstrate an exquisite balance of strength, flexibility and reactive stability and represent elite movement competency in a gym setting.

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Goblet Squat DB
Goblet Squat DB
Squat
Corrective
Level: 1
Goblet Squat (BB)
Goblet Squat (BB)
Squat
Corrective
Level: 2
Front Squat (Double KB)
Front Squat (Double KB)
Squat
Corrective
Level: 3
Squat (Bodyweight)
Squat (Bodyweight)
Squat
Fundamentals
Level: 4
Box Squat
Box Squat
Squat
Fundamentals
Level: 4
Back Squat (full)
Back Squat (full)
Squat
Fundamentals
Level: 5
Back Squat (chains)
Back Squat (chains)
Squat
Fundamentals
Level: 6
Front Box Squat
Front Box Squat
Squat
Challenge
Level: 7
Front Squat (full)
Front Squat (full)
Squat
Challenge
Level: 8
Front Squat (chains)
Front Squat (chains)
Squat
Challenge
Level: 9
Overhead Squat (Narrow Grip)
Overhead Squat (Narrow Grip)
Squat
Mastery
Level: 11
Overhead Squat (Double KB)
Overhead Squat (Double KB)
Squat
Mastery
Level: 12