PVC Overhead Squat Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Adductor Magnus, Soleus, Quadriceps
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- Strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Overhead Squat with PVC Pipe
How to: PVC Overhead Squat
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding the PVC pipe overhead.
- Engage your core and keep the pipe balanced above your head.
- Begin to lower your body into a squat, pushing your hips back and bending your knees.
- Keep the PVC pipe aligned with your feet throughout the squat.
- Lower yourself as far as comfortably possible, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Letting knees cave inward during the squat.
- Not keeping the torso upright.
- Lifting heels off the ground at the bottom of the squat.
Modifications
- Use a bench or a chair to squat down onto if needed.
- Perform the squat with a wider stance for more stability.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Ensure that your knees do not go beyond your toes.
- Maintain a neutral spine and keep your chest up.
PVC Overhead Squat Alternatives
Tags
strength
squat
glutes
thighs
bodyweight
lower body