Overview

The Overhead Squat Test is a great full-body, functional test, which assesses functional strength and dynamic flexibility.

Description

• Grasp a dowel with both hands, place feet shoulder width apart, and bring arms straight overhead with elbows extended.
• Slowly squat down as far as possible while maintaing back straight and chest up.
• Stand up, while keeping your arms extended toward the ceiling.
• Repeat.

Mistakes

• Bending the arms.
• Allowing the heels to come off the ground.
• Dropping the arms.