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Overhead Deep Squat

Deep_SquatOne of the most informative screens we take golfers through is the Overhead Deep Squat test.  To perform a functional Overhead deep squat, you need to have a combination of mobility and stability from head to toe.  You need to have adequate mobility at the ankles, knees, hips, thoracic spine, and shoulders as well as a strong posterior chain to hold the position.  Limitations in any of these areas can prevent you from performing a functional overhead deep squat.  If you are unable to perform the overhead deep squat there is a 99% chance you will have a loss of posture during your golf swing, generally early extension (moving toward the ball on the downswing) or a flat shoulder plane.

To perform this test, begin by standing with feet shoulder width apart and toes pointing forward. Next, grasp a club approximately shoulder width apart and extend the arms directly overhead, keeping the shaft in-line with your head and over your foot print. Next, simply squat down as far as you can go, while keeping the club as high above your head as possible. The test will stop if any of the following conditions are seen or felt; 1) pain or discomfort, 2) heels coming off the ground, 3) club falling forward towards the ground, 4) loss of balance. 

To be considered a complete full deep squat you must see the following at the bottom of the squat:

  1. Upper torso is parallel with tibia or towards vertical
  2. Femur is below horizontal
  3. Knees are aligned over feet
  4. Feet are pointing forward (not flared out)
  5. Dowel/Club is aligned over feet 

To go through a full TPI Screening contact Nick Curry at 937-848-8500. 
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