Barbell Mobility Progression 2 of 5: Narrow Grip Overhead Squat

Welcome to the second installment of our five part miniseries - 5 Barbell Mobility Drills To Help Increase Your Olympic Lifting Potential.

This week we’re exploring narrow grip overhead squats. Today’s topics include the importance of being mobile, why you should make mobility a priority, and how to test your mobility. For visuals and further explanation check out the links from Chad’s Instagram and YouTube channels in the link section below!

1. Behind The Neck Press & Stretch
2. Narrow Grip Overhead Squat
3. Full Grip (or Strapped) Front Squats
4. Snatch Grip Squat Press
5. Front Rack Squat Press

Topics:

05:20 - Overhead squat frequency
17:00 - Executing the narrow grip overhead squat
23:10 - Core work
27:35 - Testing your mobility
38:40 - External shoulder position overhead

Links:

For an Addressing Protocol and Visuals for this specific drill, see this Instagram post (https://www.instagram.com/p/B27O_oJlJMZ/?igshid=i5bk6u4yjril) or this YouTube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3upfOXVAqQ)

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