The deep squat is one of the most complex exercises, that helps build a strong and coordinative body with the help of the upper skeletal muscles. Recreation enthusiast will quickly gain strength and because of the strong hormonal reaction, also on muscle mass, especially in the lower extremities. For sportsmen, it is an irreplaceable tool for improving fitness, noticeable in both strength and speed.
There are multiple types of squats that vary based on the placement of the feet, the depth of the squat or the placement of the bar. In my bachelors’ thesis, I wish to focus on the overhead squat, a neglected exercise and one that does not have a lot of literature devoted to it, unlike the usually performed deep squat with the bar placed on the back.
The technique for the deep squat is quite complex and exposes the flexibility problems one might have. These are the problems that I wished to show and with the help of certain exercises also eliminate. Besides strengthening the legs and torso, the overhead squat stabilizes the shoulders and the upper spine. It also forces the body into a correct posture.
There aren’t many overhead movements in today’s world, especially in a sedentary society. That is why the overhead squat helps in exposing and fixing the deficiencies present in the shoulders and upper torso.
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