PVC Overhead Squat Movement Prep
pvc overhead squat warm-up
2 unhurried rounds
6-8 controlled PVC Overhead Squat reps
6 controlled Overhead Squat reps
Start the workout feeling prepared, not tired
Warm-Up & Mobility
PVC Overhead Squat — Simple Warm-Up Guide
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By Borja Bes — CrossFit Athlete & Hyrox Finisher
The PVC overhead squat rehearses squat depth, balance, and overhead position with almost no load. It is a diagnostic warm-up drill: reduce depth or widen the grip when the heels rise, knees cave, or bar drifts forward. Use it to raise temperature, rehearse clean positions, and prepare the joints without creating fatigue before the main workout.
Quick answer
The PVC overhead squat rehearses squat depth, balance, and overhead position with almost no load. Use PVC Overhead Squat before training at an easy, controlled pace; finish feeling warmer or moving more freely, never fatigued.
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PVC Overhead Squat
Functional Bodybuilding · reviewed 2026-08-06
Muscles Worked
ShouldersQuadricepsGlutesCore
Equipment
PVC pipe or light dowel
Best For, Avoid If, and Scaling
| Best for | Using PVC Overhead Squat to prepare shoulders and quadriceps before sessions that include Overhead Squat, without spending energy needed for the main work. |
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| Avoid if | Avoid or scale PVC Overhead Squat if pain changes the movement or the intended position cannot be controlled. Correct this common fault before adding volume: letting the PVC drift forward as the chest falls. |
| Scaling | Squat to a box or use a wider grip. |
How to Do the PVC Overhead Squat
1
Take a wide grip and press the PVC overhead with elbows straight.
2
Set the feet in a comfortable squat stance and brace.
3
Sit down between the hips while keeping the PVC over mid-foot.
4
Stand to full extension without losing the overhead position.
Common Mistakes
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Letting the PVC drift forward as the chest falls.
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Forcing depth after the heels rise or knees collapse.
Coaching Tips
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Push up on the pipe throughout the squat.
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Use only the depth you can control, then build gradually.
Scaling Options
Easier / Beginner
Squat to a box or use a wider grip.
Harder / Advanced
Add a slow three-second descent and a pause at controlled depth.
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PVC Overhead Squat Readiness Flow
pre-workout pvc overhead squat
Every 90 sec x 4 rounds
30 sec easy cardio
6-8 controlled PVC Overhead Squat reps
Use the remaining time to breathe and reset
Frequently Asked Questions
How should PVC Overhead Squat feel?
During PVC Overhead Squat, you should feel warmer and move more freely, but not tired. Keep the range controlled and reduce it if you feel pinching or sharp pain.
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