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<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\tIn addition to the stretches some soft tissue work can also compliment at tight upper trap and supraspinatus. \u00a0It is a common tender point.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\tThe final part of overhead squat\u00a0warm up would be overhead squats emphasizing pause in the bottom position. \u00a0Not all people can demonstrate the mobility to go to the hole there first attempt\/workout. \u00a0And grip width will be harder the narrower you go. \u00a0 First set start wide and each additional set attempt to go narrower without compromising form of the overhead squat.<\/p>\n
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Within the program some of the above stretches are not list but are provided. \u00a0They can also be added it but it is up to the individual to decide. \u00a0 \u00a0This is only part one of a series. \u00a0Part 2 will discuss mobility for the lower body. \u00a0Good luck in your journey to the hole. \u00a0#stopslouching<\/p>\n
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Mobility on an overhead squat is usually limited by an number of factors The three stretches below are a good way to open up internal rotation tightness between sets of overhead squat as part of the warm up. \u00a0Moving from an empty bar and gradually ramping to working weight for the overhead squat. \u00a0If this … Continue reading ISOLATING INTEGRITY FOR STRENGTH PART 1<\/span>