Drill

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Weight Training

Overhead Squat Stability Drill

Stabilize the bar overhead during the snatch catch

9 min
5 sets of 5
Advanced
Demonstration video coming soon

Instructions

  1. 1Hold a light bar overhead in a wide snatch grip.
  2. 2Squat down while pressing the bar actively into the ceiling.
  3. 3Keep the bar stacked over the mid-foot without drifting forward.
  4. 4Stand up while maintaining constant overhead tension.

What to focus on

Bar staying stacked over mid-foot with constant active shoulder tension.

Common mistake

Bar drifting forward and torso collapsing under the load.