Pvc Overhead Squat

Description
This exercise involves holding a PVC pipe overhead while performing a squat. It helps improve mobility and stability in the shoulders, hips, and ankles, as well as strengthening the core and lower body muscles.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Pvc Overhead Squat Instructions
- Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and holding a PVC pipe with both hands, palms facing up.
- Extend your arms straight up above your head, keeping your elbows locked and your shoulders relaxed.
- Slowly lower your body into a squat position, keeping your back straight and your knees in line with your toes.
- As you lower your body, simultaneously lower the PVC pipe behind your head, keeping your arms straight and your elbows locked.
- Once you have reached the bottom of your squat, hold the position for a few seconds before slowly standing back up and raising the PVC pipe back above your head.
- Repeat the exercise for the desired number of repetitions.
Pvc Overhead Squat Form & Visual
Pvc Overhead Squat Benefits
- Improves mobility and flexibility in the shoulders, hips, and ankles
- Strengthens the core, glutes, and legs
- Helps improve posture and balance
- Can be used as a warm-up exercise for weightlifting or other activities
- Can be modified for different fitness levels by adjusting the weight of the PVC pipe
Pvc Overhead Squat Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps
- Hamstrings
- Glutes
- Core muscles
- Shoulders
- Triceps
- Upper back muscles
Pvc Overhead Squat Variations & Alternatives
- Barbell Overhead Squat
- Dumbbell Overhead Squat
- Kettlebell Overhead Squat
- Single Arm Overhead Squat
- Front Rack Overhead Squat
- Zercher Overhead Squat
- Snatch Grip Overhead Squat
- Behind the Neck Overhead Squat