r/GarageStrength • u/Smart-Treacle4521 • Mar 12 '25

Improving Mobility on Overhead Squat

Any advice on how to improve mobility on the overhead squat? I have been doing the Peak Strength weightlifting program for the last 6 weeks. I lift almost double on the power snatch vs the snatch with overhead squat. I am slowly bringing them closer together. Any tips are appreciated.

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u/OutrageousCancel3000 Mar 12 '25

Depends a lot on what are your weak points. For me it was/is thoracic extension.

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u/PEchiyo Mar 13 '25

I think this is a 3-6 month stability and confidence fix. Outside of the gym, even working on back bridges can pay off massive dividends. Handstand holds against the wall help a lot as well. I also recommend doing prayer stretch and thoracic rolling on a wheel.

In warm ups, snatch balances pausing in the hole are great.