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The Dumbbell Overhead Squat

Wednesday, 18 October 2006

Dumbbell Overhead Squat

A derivative of the snatch, put one or two dumbbells overhead (most-likely by push-pressing) and hold in a full locked-out position while squatting to full depth, stand up and repeat.

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Dumbbell Overhead-Squat - This is a movement that challenges balance and core-stability like few others. Like the snatch, this movement is perhaps most-useful performed with one dumbbell, preferably for high reps right before a sprint, which will make you wonder who replaced your legs with jello…