To perform a perfect overhead squat, you must have flexibility and mobility of the ankles, calves, hamstrings, hips, thoracic spine, and shoulders. The athlete must also exhibit strength and stability of the knees, hips, lumbar spine, shoulder blades, elbows and wrists. The combination of flexibility and strength has to then be perfectly balanced so the weight stays within the center of gravity of the athlete as they complete the motion. Mobilization of the thoracic spine is necessary for the perfect overhead squat.
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