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Mon · 03-27-2008, 01:22 PM

I have trouble with the overhead squat too, so I have not been doing it. When I try and squat down, my knees want to go over my toes, which is a no no. Maybe its a lack of hip mobility for me and posterior chain strength.

Hey Hunter, here is a video link I found through youtube showing how to do overhead broomstick dislocations.

YouTube - Shoulder dislocations

By the way - does your knees do the same thing mine does when using weight? I have also tried a one arm overhead squat with dumbbells and my body shifts to the side that I am holding the dumbbell on. I think for me its defiantly a lack of hip mobility. I am not sure about ankle mobility though because my toes are always straight ahead. I always look down at my toes before starting any lift to make sure they are lined up perfectly and adjust my feet position if I need to.

03-27-2008, 01:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mon Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 276 My Profile	I have trouble with the overhead squat too, so I have not been doing it. When I try and squat down, my knees want to go over my toes, which is a no no. Maybe its a lack of hip mobility for me and posterior chain strength. Hey Hunter, here is a video link I found through youtube showing how to do overhead broomstick dislocations. YouTube - Shoulder dislocations By the way - does your knees do the same thing mine does when using weight? I have also tried a one arm overhead squat with dumbbells and my body shifts to the side that I am holding the dumbbell on. I think for me its defiantly a lack of hip mobility. I am not sure about ankle mobility though because my toes are always straight ahead. I always look down at my toes before starting any lift to make sure they are lined up perfectly and adjust my feet position if I need to.