12/07/2022

Bench Overhead Squat

Start seated on the edge of a bench, chair or box with your hips at the same height as your knees and your knees above your ankle.

Hold a barbell/stick over your head.

Stand up whilst keeping your back straight and keeping most of your weight through your heels.

Sit back down slowly and controlled.

Slightly touch the bench and stand back up.

Make sure that your knees do not pass in front of your toes as you go up or sit back down.

Keep your arms straight up throughout the exercise.

Repeat as prescribed.

Will help:

Low back pain

Gluteal tendinopathy

Hamstrings tendon/muscle injury

Quadriceps injury

Anterior hip pain

Lower limb post-op

Shoulder injuries

Thoracic mobility

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