Re: Overhead vs Back Squat

[Guest guest]

Vince,

I also work with development athletes (mainly Union and AFL) and have found

the same thing - not always, but often.

Regards,

Grant

Brisbane, Australia

Overhead vs Back Squat

> I have been working with some developmental athletes and looking at

> their ability to squat. I have found quite a few who can squat deeper

> whist performing an overhead squat than they can when they performing

> back squats. Any thoughts on why this occurs.

>

> Vince

> Perth, Australia

[Guest guest]

The OH squat forces the torso to stay more upright. So the athlete can

go deeper because the thigh/torso contact occurs deeper. It also tends

to force the knees further forward - much the same effect, but with the

hamstring/calve surfaces.

> I have been working with some developmental athletes and looking at

> their ability to squat. I have found quite a few who can squat deeper

> whist performing an overhead squat than they can when they performing

> back squats. Any thoughts on why this occurs.

>

> Vince

> Perth, Australia

>

>

Hobman

Saskatoon, Canada