Overhead Squat 85 x 5

[yangfb5]

you weigh 85lb?

the thing I don't like about CF is that it insists on doing high rep Oly lifts which doesn't make any damn since. Oly lifters rarely go above a few reps for their power works, maybe they'll go high rep (like 8) on back squats but thats it. And each set is done well rested. Doing something like 100 C&Js for time doesn't make sense to improve your oly lifts, maybe ok as a cardio workout. and Doing OH sqts while tired and timed is just dangerous.

[Cathaltreewanker]

your arm looked like it was about to snap

[demislasher]

niiiice, impressively good form I believe. Myself I have problems with too "sloppy" or I simply do it wrong, because my ass goes back on the way up which makes it harder for my back (Normal squats).

[oj0929]

Why do CrossFit fanboys always post mediocre weight videos. Keep drinking that kool aid.

[ems13lrc]

@oj0929 I'm a girl, you moron.

[whosthatafghan]

how does an overhead squat differ from normal back squats, in terms of benefiiting muscle groups and training?

[EndlersaurusRex]

@whosthatafghan More stability, shoulder, and core involved; much harder to cheat the form.

[andyr798ken]

When i OHS, when i get deep i can't stop my weight from shifting onto the inside of my feet. Too tight abductors? Any help would be appreciated

[klarum]

"try to get to the all-hallowed bodyweight x 15" you must mean x 1.5 because noone can do x15 their own bodyweight!!!

[ems13lrc]

@klarum No, you misunderstood. It's bodyweight for 15 reps. Lifters tend to use "x" to denote the rep scheme.

[klarum]

@ems13lrc oh :p by the way good show and it doesnt hurt that you are a redhead ;)

[klarum]

@ems13lrc oh :p on another note I was embarassed to try these with just the bar and failed! I squat 350 pounds, guess my coordination/flexibility sucks :p

[AYODEJi1994]

@klarum GOKU CAN

[flipbulance]

wow great technique! I wish i could try these but I busted my left shoulder doing rear military shoulder press. I'd hate to strain it more trying this. But good job!!

[TheMiles8619]

Very nice, I hate overhead squats.

[MrAlex2008]

perfect form.... slight arch in the back, torso remains motionless, great depth.. i really wish I had the flexibility to go that low without rounding my back

[collwatt]

actually very good job; nice form knees dont go tooo far out, but wats the healtiest way of getting the bar over shoulder bladdes snatch or press from behind neck

[Xauronek]

pounds or kilograms...?

[raah555]

Nice job!

What's that song in background? Anyone?

[Horger113]

@raah555 its "I will buy you a new life" by everclear.

[254JROCK]

STRONG LIL GIRL NICE

[dontbothermeee]

all i can say is WOW!! your the SHIT! EXCELLENT JOB,

[Jej171]

i haven't done those, but they look hard.

[kylepounds]

nice!

[fightingfoo2]

amazing strength, How much can you military press?

[ke422azn]

uh... amazing would be body weight x 15. Not half body weight x 1/3rd the reps.

[ems13lrc]

Half body weight? You're kidding, right?

[fdfdfdfdsss]

Kind of a funny post coming from a guy that 1. apparently thinks a 26 inch vertical leap is good and 2. doesn't have enough common sense to jump where he won't hit his head on the ceiling.

[ke422azn]

damn straight. I have enough common sense to get a chemical engineering degree too. you mad? I wanted to touch my head to the ceiling, that was the point.

[Shokeybutsi]

overhead squats are deceptively difficult! I can squat 1.5 BW for 10 reps, and I can barely do one 1xBW overhead squat lol.....

[LifterNZ]

Overhead squats are awesome, keep up the good work.

Some heavy back and front squats wouldn't go a miss to help it!