Workout 101 - Overhead Squat
If you have ever been interested in performing the Barbell Overhead Squat then this video is what you have been looking for. Technique is everything when performing this complicated lift so Mike explains how and why you should or shouldn't be doing this exercise. If you are fancy in attempting then be sure to download the workout program below which is also available on the iPhone app listed as Workout 101 Overhead Squat.
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Useful Benefits Of Overhead Squats
- Improve overall Core Strength
- Help With Shoulder and Lat Flexibility
- Help with Lower Leg Power Eccentrically (Help with controlling the down phase during squats)
- Great Full Body Warm Up for Leg Days
Are they Better than Regular Squats?
No, Not in the sense of gaining more muscle mass and overall Leg Strength. Overhead Squats are harder yes, but because the load is much lighter than you would use when executing traditional squats the Leg Muscles are not stressed as much. However overall work on the entire body is dramatically higher than performing regular squats because more muscle fiber activity is going on when you hold the barbell overhead.
| Day 1 | |||
| Exercise | Sets | Reps | Muscle Group |
| Barbell Overhead Squat | 3 | 10 | Legs |
| Barbell Squat With Band | 3 | 30 | Legs |
| Barbell Front Lunge | 3 | 5 | Legs |
| SUPER-SET | 0 | 0 | TIPS |
| Dumbbell Straight Legged Deadlift | 3 | 8 | Legs |
| END | 0 | 0 | TIPS |
| Standing Barbell Military Press | 3 | 10 | Shoulders |
| Standing Dumbbell Side Raise Both Arms | 3 | 6 | Shoulders |
| Tri-Set | 0 | 0 | TIPS |
| Standing Dumbbell Front Raise Alternating Arms | 3 | 6 | Shoulders |
| Tri-Set | 0 | 0 | TIPS |
| Standing Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise Both Arms | 3 | 6 | Shoulders |
| END | 0 | 0 | TIPS |
